Saudi Arabia's biggest supermarket chains this week joined a growing boycott of Turkish imports proposed by business leaders and Saudis on social media, as political tensions spilled into trade ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s government vows to protect the monarchy after weekend of unrest
Thailand's government has vowed to protect the monarchy after tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters rallied in Bangkok and other cities over the weekend, as calls for a new constitution ... ( read original story ...)
Thai authorities seek to censor coverage of student protests
Thailand’s embattled prime minister says there are no plans to extend a state of emergency outside the capital, even as student-led protests calling for him to leave office spread around the country. ( read original story ...)
Trump reportedly got bored during one of his first classified briefings on Afghanistan and ordered milkshakes in the middle of it
Trump has garnered a reputation as a president who routinely ignores intelligence briefings, and reportedly prefers visuals over written briefings. ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Lasting peace in Afghanistan powered by broad-based economic growth
Negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghanistan government are raising hopes for peace. Chemonics explains why now is the time to address the key areas needed for the country to achieve its ... ( read original story ...)
Razak reaffirms for increasing trade, economic relations with Afghanistan
The Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Industry, Abdul Razak Dawood on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to enhance trade and bilateral economic relation with Afghanistan for increasing ... ( read original story ...)
Shady Boss of Myanmar’s UDP Michael Kyaw Myint More Than Just a Fugitive
Before his detention, the key figure behind the UDP developed a network of connections ranging from Chinese triads and Wa warlords to the DEA and foreign diplomats. ( read original story ...)
MoneyGram (MGI) Expands in Philippines Via PayMaya, Visa Direct
MoneyGram International, Inc. MGI has partnered with PayMaya Philippines to launch a digital capability. This new digital service will enable customers to send money from the United States to the ... ( read original story ...)
Made in Iran thrives in economy Trump tried to cripple with sanctions
Even before officials in the Islamic Republic alerted the public to a major outbreak of the coronavirus, the country started the year in a tense stand-off with the US while its economy was being ... ( read original story ...)
Sex slavery, human trafficking by Iran’s ruling regime must be exposed
Mullahs are the primary operators of the brothel houses in Iran, where they provide temporary marriage services to their patrons as a ruse for predatory sex. ( read original story ...)