Unilever Sri Lanka, one of Sri Lanka’s largest fast-moving consumer goods companies today announced its entry to the Health Foods Drinks market with the inclusion of two iconic brands, Horlicks and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump: North Korea denuclearization efforts should continue
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the international community should continue with efforts toward full North Korean denuclearization amid a stalemate in negotiations. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Don’t trust estimates of Al Qaeda’s strength in Afghanistan
The U.S. government, military, and intelligence services have provided inaccurate assessments of Al Qaeda’s strength in Afghanistan for more than a decade. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific airline stocks take a hit as coronavirus concerns return; South Korea drops more than 2%
Analysts warn that European countries are likely to impose more restrictions on public life in the coming days amid a rapid rise in the number of daily coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Candidates From Four Parties in Myanmar’s Kachin State Face Off in Debate
Three hopefuls from popular ethnic parties and a ruling party lawmaker touted their policies and grilled one another in a pre-election debate in Kachin State on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: everything you need to know
An unprecedented wave of protests is sweeping the nation, with calls for major democratic reforms. Here is all you need to know ... ( read original story ...)
Former headmaster jailed for sexual abuse in Aberdeen and Thailand
A former headmaster who admitted subjecting a girl to a catalogue of sexual abuse in Aberdeen and Asia has been jailed for nine years. Arthur Hutchinson, 74, began targeting the victim when she was ... ( read original story ...)
Russia says U.S. sanctions on Iran will not affect Moscow-Tehran cooperation: Ifax
Russia said on Tuesday new U.S. sanctions against Iran would have no political or practical consequences for Moscow's cooperation with Tehran, the Interfax news agency reported, citing Deputy Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Jailed Kurdish politician handed another year for insulting Turkey’s Erdogan
A former Kurdish parliamentarian jailed in Turkey on terrorism charges has been handed an additional prison term for insulting President Tayyip Erdogan, two of her lawyers said. Sebahat Tuncel was sen ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Dismisses Contentious Map at Root of Turkey-Greece Friction
The U.S. dismissed a contentious map that’s exacerbated competing Turkish and Greek claims to maritime territory, saying it has no legal significance. ( read original story ...)