A FRIEND’S FaceTime session with his father last week began with a surprise query: “Is Malaysia now open to Indonesians?” He told my friend of his plan to spend the December holiday in Kuala Lumpur, ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Agrees to Allow Israeli Commercial Planes to Cross Its Airspace: Senior Trump Official
Saudi Arabia agreed on Monday to let Israeli airliners cross its airspace en route to the United Arab Emirates after talks between Saudi officials and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, a ... ( read original story ...)
NATO mulls its future in Afghanistan as US draws down troops
President Donald Trump’s decision to pull almost half the U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by mid-January leaves NATO in a bind. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s K2 tank export plans suffer under transmission failure
South Korea’s arms acquisition agency has decided to equip third batch of K2 Black Panther main battle tanks with a German transmission system rather than a locally built version under development. ( read original story ...)
The Kimchi feud between South Korea and China
World The Kimchi feud between South Korea and China. Posted . China's efforts to win an international certification for Pao Cai, a pickled vegetable dish from Sichuan, is turning ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-South Korea dictator receives suspended sentence for libel
A South Korean dictator in power during the 1980 Gwangju Uprising has been sentenced to prison for eight months for defaming a Roman Catholic priest. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Likely to Act Again on Baht, Finance Minister Says
Recent measures from the Bank of Thailand that aim to restrain the surging baht will likely be followed by “further strict” steps, but policy makers are unlikely to impose outright capital controls, ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Uses Controversial Lèse-Majesté Law Against Pro-Democracy Protesters
At least five Thai activists were accused of breaching the law, which outlaws any perceived insult to the royal family and carries lengthy prison sentences, signaling authorities may be taking a ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey toughens curfew measures amid coronavirus surge
Turkey’s president has announced the most widespread lockdown so far amid a surge in COVID-19 infections, extending curfews to weeknights and putting full lockdowns in place over the weekends ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Announces Weeknight and Weekend Curfews to Curb Virus
Turkey’s president has announced the most widespread lockdown so far amid a surge in COVID-19 infections, extending curfews to weeknights and putting full lockdowns in place over the weekends. ( read original story ...)