Four weeks after my brother Ben’s funeral in 2009, the Army returned his belongings in carefully packed boxes, some still caked in sand and dust. In one was a black velvet bag with a black ribbon that ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Election Delivers Another Decisive Win for Aung San Suu Kyi
The civilian leader’s reputation overseas has been stained by her defense of a military accused of genocide. But in voting on Sunday, her party easily secured a parliamentary majority. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar opposition rejects ‘unfair’ election, demands new vote
Myanmar's military-aligned opposition party on Wednesday rejected the results of this week's election as "unfair" and called for a fresh vote -- a demand immediately rebuffed by the election ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Asks Central Bank to Manage Currency to Aid Exports
Thailand’s government wants the central bank to temper a rally in the nation’s currency, which is threatening efforts to boost exports to balance a slump in tourism revenue, according to Finance ... ( read original story ...)
Iran has exported 700,000 bpd of oil since March, Fars reports
Iran's average oil exports have been 600,000 to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) since March, an official from the budget and planning organisation said on Wednesday, defying U.S. sanctions aimed at ... ( read original story ...)
In Iran, a massive cemetery struggles to keep up with virus
For over half a century, a massive graveyard on the edge of Iran's capital has provided a final resting place for this country's war dead, its celebrities and artists, its thinkers and leaders and all ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey eases restrictions on foreign investors trading the lira
Turkey has eased curbs on foreign investors’ ability to trade the lira as part of a major shake-up of the country’s economic policy team. The banking regulator said on Wednesday it would reduce ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Interested in Producing Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine: Russian Health Ministry
Turkey is interested in producing Russia's first coronavirus vaccine, Sputnik V, at domestic facilities, Russia's health ministry said on Wednesday after a phone call between the countries' health ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s information minister accuses Netflix and Apple of skirting tax responsibilities
Foreign streaming firms have never paid tax in Vietnam, according to the information and communications ministry. ( read original story ...)
Philippines extends military pact with US
The Philippines will extend a key military pact with the United States for another six months, the foreign minister said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)