Like many people, I’m planning a reduced celebration. I could despair, but I’ve decided to innovate – bring on Sidesgiving! ( read original story ...)
Japan criticises U.N. finding that Nissan’s Ghosn was detained unfairly
Japan's justice minister on Tuesday criticised a written opinion by a United Nations panel, saying that claims that former Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn had been treated unfairly under the ... ( read original story ...)
US warship warned by Russian ship after challenging claims in Sea of Japan
The US Navy challenged what it called Russia's "excessive maritime claims" to waters in the Sea of Japan Tuesday, sailing a warship into an area claimed by Moscow, an act that drew a warning from a ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn: UN experts tell Japan treatment of ex-Nissan boss ‘fundamentally unfair’
UN panel says former executive should be compensated for ‘arbitrary’ detention, though it made no judgment on allegations against him ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh vows to speed up efforts to convict human traffickers
Bangladesh had established seven tribunals nationwide in March to deal with thousands of trafficking cases, some of which have been pending for years, and improve its low conviction rate ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh presents 5-point plan on business recovery from pandemic crisis
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has presented a five-point proposal for a digital, green and resilient post-pandemic business recovery at a Commonwealth dialogue. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Lonely Elephant Kaavan Packs Trunk For Cambodia
Friends threw a farewell party for Kaavan, Pakistan's only Asian elephant, before it heads to Cambodia Photo: AFP / Farooq NAEEM. The plight of Kaavan, an overweight, 35-year-ol ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan invite Afghan neighbours on first official cricket tour
A cricket series between Pakistan and Afghanistan could be a harbinger of love and peace between the two countries said the Pakistan Cricket Board. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan police say officers foil police station attack
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's counter-terrorism police on Tuesday said they foiled a possible militant attack by killing a suspected would-be suicide bomber when he tried to sneak into a police ... ( read original story ...)
UAE airline offers 50kg baggage allowance for flights to India, Pakistan
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is allowing passengers to carry 50kg of checked-in baggage until December 9,2020.The offer is valid for Economy and Business class passengers flying from its hub (Abu ... ( read original story ...)