The Philippines is examining financial transactions of a law office and a tour operator that “appeared to have acted for” Wirecard AG or the company’s former chief operating officer Jan Marsalek, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor’s brother proclaimed 1st in line to throne
Japanese Emperor Naruhito's younger brother, Crown Prince Fumihito, was formally sworn in as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne in a traditional palace ritual Sunday that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan formally proclaims Crown Prince Akishino heir to throne
Japan formally proclaimed Crown Prince Akishino the first in line as heir to the throne on Sunday, the last of a series of ceremonies after his elder brother, Emperor Naruhito, became monarch last ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh PM Hasina congratulates Biden, Harris on election victory
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has joined global leaders in congratulating American president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris on their election win. ( read original story ...)
India’s Queen of the Oceans
How Bula Choudhury was the first woman to swim straits of the world's seven seas. ( read original story ...)
India Celebrates ‘Probable President’ Kamala Harris
After congratulating Joe Biden for his victory, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra tweeted at Kamala Harris stating that her success was “pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not just for your ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia vote count continues as state edges near final count | Charlotte Observer
As partisans celebrated and protested Democrat Joe Biden’s victory, some Georgia counties are inching toward a final count of ballots in the state elections. ( read original story ...)
Dirty money Dubai
It’s a playground for the world’s rich and dubious – like the Guptas – where global corruption is the game, but Dubai’s days of impunity may be numbered. ( read original story ...)
IMF Approves $370 Million Loan Program To Help Bolster Afghanistan’s Struggling Economy
The board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $370 million loan facility to support the economy of Afghanistan, which is suffering from decades of war as well as the effects of the ... ( read original story ...)
What Thailand’s demonstrators want
Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn took the unprecedented step of mingling with monarchist supporters in the center of Bangkok. The king took the occasion to assure TV reporters that “Thailand is the land ... ( read original story ...)