Disgraced human rights icon Aung San Suu Kyi sweeps an election in which more than 1.5 million ethnic-minority residents were barred from voting. ( read original story ...)
Iran reports record daily coronavirus cases of 10,463
Iran's health ministry reported on Monday a rise of 10,463 in the number of daily coronavirus cases, bringing total cases in the Middle East's worst-affected country to 692,949. ( read original story ...)
Hoping for economic boost, most Japan firms want Tokyo Olympics to go ahead: Reuters poll
Most Japanese firms want the Tokyo Olympics to go ahead next summer with restrictions on spectator numbers, saying while any boost to the economy would be limited, it would be better than nothing, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga signals readiness for new stimulus package
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the government will do all it can to help the economy recover, signalling his readiness to compile another stimulus package to cushion the blow from the ... ( read original story ...)
Skipping daughter, Japan emperor declares brother to be first in line to throne
Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s younger brother, Crown Prince Fumihito, has been formally sworn in as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne. ( read original story ...)
Russia’s Putin Joins China’s President in Staying Silent on Joe Biden’s Win
Russian state media voiced support for President Trump’s view that the Nov. 3 presidential vote was marred with irregularities, as Russian President Vladimir Putin joined Chinese, Brazilian and a ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Outlook Cut to Negative by Fitch on Oil, Virus
Saudi Arabia’s outlook was cut to negative from stable by Fitch Ratings as the coronavirus pandemic and lower oil prices clobber the kingdom’s finances. ( read original story ...)
MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi index sees biggest daily rise in over six months
Most stock markets in the Middle East ended higher on Monday, mirroring a buoyant day in oil prices and global stocks, with the Saudi index leading the gains. Nov 9 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in ... ( read original story ...)
Checkbook in Hand, India Continues its Maldives Outreach
The Indian foreign secretary’s visit to the Maldives is to follow up on India’s deepening commitments in the island nation. ( read original story ...)
India, Maldives sign slew of pacts as Delhi expands strategic footprints in Southern Indian Ocean
Expanding strategic footprints in the Southern Region India and Maldives on Monday signed two MoUs for High Impact Community Development Projects, an MoU on Cooperation in Sports and Youth Affairs and ... ( read original story ...)