The authorities in Nepal are preventing police and prosecutors from pursuing conflict-era cases of human rights violations, undermining the rule of law and efforts for security sector reform, Human ... ( read original story ...)
‘Terrorist’ Tag For Yemen’s Huthis Raises Fears Of Aid Blocks
Indications that the US is considering declaring Yemen's Huthi rebels a "terrorist organisation" have alarmed humanitarian groups who say it could cripple aid delivery and tip the country into famine. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Group Teaches Refugee Women How to Read and Write
Refugee women in Malaysia, some in their late 50s, are learning to read and write for the first time. The classes outside Kuala Lumpur are offered by the Women for Refugees group, which was formed in ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Petronas steps ups investments in hydrogen as part of carbon-free energy goals
Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas on Friday said it is stepping up investments in hydrogen as part of a global push to produce carbon-free energy, even as the firm expands its portfolio in ... ( read original story ...)
‘We need to do a better job’: Saudi Arabia has an image problem ahead of G20 summit
Human rights abuses, the Jamal Khashoggi murder and fuelling a destructive war in Yemen have left the kingdom a pariah ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia and the G20: how much progress has been made on human rights?
Kingdom pushes through reforms in run-up to international forum as part of efforts to subdue criticism of its record ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s dire rights record looms over G-20 summit
Riyadh’s hosting of the annual summit has drawn criticism from a broad coalition of human rights groups. When world leaders gather virtually for the Group of 20 summit this weekend, they’ll do so ... ( read original story ...)
After Trump’s Embrace, Saudi Arabia May Find Biden Is Not So Bad
Under Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia got all the attention it could have wanted from the U.S. -- and more. While a Biden presidency looks certain to end the love-fest, the kingdom’s leaders may not mind ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia and Russia in tight race to become China’s top oil supplier in 2020
Saudi Arabia and Russia are in a tight race to become China's top oil supplier in 2020, with both countries boosting crude exports to the economic powerhouse even as the coronavirus pandemic hit ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia could review VAT increase after pandemic ends – minister
Saudi Arabia's acting information minister on Thursday said the kingdom could review its VAT increase after the novel coronavirus pandemic ends, a move which may spur economic recovery after the tax ... ( read original story ...)