Myanmar’s election supervisory body on Tuesday defended its decision to cancel voting in several areas of the country in next month’s general election, saying it could not be free and fair. ( read original story ...)
Huawei Extends Cloud Services to Myanmar as Firms Go Digital
The Chinese tech giant is helping several major companies in Myanmar through their transition into the digital era amid fears over cybersecurity. ( read original story ...)
Thailand admits foreign tourists for first time in 7 months
Thailand’s tourist industry on Tuesday took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Shuts Down News Site Linked To Ex-PM As Protests Pause
A Thai news outlet connected to exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra was ordered to close Tuesday over its coverage of anti-government protests that have rocked the capital for nearly a week. ( read original story ...)
Berkshire to Pay $4.1 Million to Settle Allegations of Violating U.S. Sanctions on Iran
Treasury Department says one of the conglomerate’s Turkish subsidiaries sold cutting tools knowing they would be resold in Iran. ( read original story ...)
Berkshire Hathaway fined for alleged Iran sanctions violations
A foreign subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway appears to have violated US sanctions on Iran, the Treasury Department said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Berkshire Hathaway to pay $4.14 million to settle Iran sanctions violations claims
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc agreed to pay $4.14 million to settle civil allegations that a Turkish subsidiary committed "egregious" violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran, the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Italy brings in curfew for two regions; Iran and Russia report record new cases
Italy imposes curfew on Campania and Lombardy; Russia records 16,319 new cases; Iran sees highest ever daily tally for new infections ... ( read original story ...)
Berkshire Hathaway settling alleged Iran sanctions violations for $4.1M
Berkshire Hathaway is expected to pay more than $4.1 million to settle allegations that a Turkish subsidiary of the company may have violated U.S. sanctions against Iran, the Treasury Department ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey evacuates large military post in northwest Syria
Turkish troops in northwestern Syria have been evacuating one of their largest military bases in the area, which was surrounded by Syrian government troops for months, activists said Tuesday. There ... ( read original story ...)