President-elect Joe Biden's expected pick for secretary of state received criticism for his recent consulting work and early support for the Iraq War as outlets reported Antony Blinken would soon be ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Deluge Overwhelms South Korea’s Delivery Drivers: ‘I’m So Exhausted’
The deaths of 15 workers have prompted calls for greater protections in an industry that has experienced a surge in business during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Still Loves Aung San Suu Kyi, but Not Why You Think
The National League for Democracy, the incumbent party led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, secured another landslide victory in the general elections of Nov. 8. It did better even than in 2015, a landmark ... ( read original story ...)
The world must hold ‘democratic’ Myanmar to account
Short Url https://arab.news/jcbdg An exhausted Rohingya refugee woman touches the shore after crossing the Bay of Bengal, in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh, Sept. 11, 2017. The Rohingya people have faced ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar must listen to those protesting internet shutdowns, not persecute them
Article 19, Fortify Rights, and seven others are calling on authorities in Myanmar to immediately end criminal proceedings against, and ... ( read original story ...)
British pianist’s velvety tones soothe Thailand’s hungry monkeys
While on tour in central Thailand, British musician Paul Barton has been mobbed by unruly audiences that tug his hair, steal his music and climb over his piano. ( read original story ...)
Thailand No Longer Top Overseas Destination for Chinese Tourists
Thailand has lost its spot as the most popular cross-border destination for tourists from mainland China, according to a survey by HSBC Holdings Plc, as neighboring Japan and South Korea moved up the ... ( read original story ...)
Germany Hopes for Joint Transatlantic Approach on Iran Under Biden – Diplomat
Germany sees a chance to return to a joint transatlantic approach in tackling Iran's nuclear programme once the new U.S. administration under President-elect Joe Biden takes office, a German official ... ( read original story ...)
Derek H. Burney: On Iran, well-meaning policy isn’t enough
U.S. president-elect Joe Biden’s stated intent of returning to the Iran nuclear deal is fraught with complexity and unlikely to happen. For one thing, Biden has stressed that his priorities starting ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden should think hard about re-engaging with Iran
As the Donald Trump presidency winds down and Joe Biden prepares to enter the White House, all eyes are on the Middle East and in particular the future of U.S. policy on Iran. ( read original story ...)