PHNOM PENH -- Cambodia's embrace of new coal power projects is making the Southeast Asian state "less attractive" to international brands producing in the country. In a letter addressed to the ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan adds Chabad leader’s grave to its list of national heritage sites
Central Asian republic adds gravesite of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson to its list of national heritage sites. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan election exposes historic crisis of capitalist rule
The election is not a “people’s victory,” but an electoral win by a party preparing for authoritarian rule under President Rajapakse who has already appointed a host of generals to his administration. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 Affecting Ballistic Missile Defense Near Russia, China, North Korea
The rollout of a ballistic missile defense system designed to detect potential threats from countries like North Korea has been delayed due to concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Menstrual health and mentoring in Nepal lockdown
In rural areas of Nepal where menstruation is widely stigmatised, volunteers have been helping women and girls overcome the additional barriers of lockdown, so that they can maintain their period in a ... ( read original story ...)
Citizenship of Buddha: Beyond Jaishankar vs Madhav Nepal war of words
Last month, it was Nepal's PM KP Sharma Oli, who declared Lord Ram to be a Nepali national. Now, a tweet by EAM S Jaishankar has drawn a sharp retort from an influential leader of Nepal -- Madhav ... ( read original story ...)
Neighbourhood First! India gives ventilators to the Nepal Army, assures of help to fight COVID-19
Top sources confirmed to Financial Express Online that “the medical aid was provided as per the request raised by the Nepali Army leadership in its interaction with the Indian counterparts.” ... ( read original story ...)
Explosion targets convoy carrying US military equipment near Iraq-Kuwait crossing
It was not immediately clear if there were any US troops in the convoy or if anyone had been injured in the explosion, which went off just before 9 pm Baghdad time (1800 GMT). ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Iraq reports highest daily COVID-19 infections as Turkey announces economic recovery from outbreak
A medic performs COVID-19 testing at a Chinese-built lab in Baghdad, Iraq on July 29, 2020. (Xinhua photo) -- Iraq reports highest 3,484 daily #coronavirus infections; -- Turkey announces economic ... ( read original story ...)
US military investigating claim of Iraq-Kuwait border blast
The U.S. military said Tuesday it was investigating a militant claim by a newly formed Iraqi Shiite militant group of a bombing at the Iraq-Kuwait border. A group, called Ashab al-Kahf, issued a state ... ( read original story ...)