Kyrgyzstan's new leader came to prominence ... Earlier, Russia showed its displeasure with hints about suspending a financial assistance package. Maximilian Hess, Central Asian fellow at the ... ( read original story ...)
Trump reveals plan to sell F-35 fighter jets to UAE — but hurdles remain
Lawmakers have expressed concern at the news, with the House Foreign Affairs Committee chair saying that "rushing these sales is not in anyone's interest." ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan to develop its lands liberates from occupation via its own sources
alternative financial sources should be studied. “Azerbaijan's foreign exchange reserves are over $51 billion. In Armenia, this figure is ridiculous - only $1.5 billion. This means that ... ( read original story ...)
Why Azerbaijan and Armenia Fight With Such Tenacity
Karabakh has broken out repeatedly since Armenians seized control of the territory and surrounding areas from Azerbaijan, in a war that started soon after the 1991 collapse of the former Soviet Union, ... ( read original story ...)
Eagles’ Jordan Mailata shouldn’t be benched, regardless of returns of Jason Peters, Lane Johnson | Opinion
With Jason Peters (knee) likely to return from injured reserve this week, Australian upstart Jordan Mailata might be forced to take a backseat to the 38-year-old veteran, despite playing well in his ... ( read original story ...)
USCA Chancellor Sandra Jordan to retire in June
Dr. Sandra Jordan, chancellor at USC Aiken, announced Friday that she will be retiring effective June 30, 2021. ( read original story ...)
How Thailand became Asia’s toothless tiger
Thailand was once an economic tiger that rocked world markets. Not any more, with tourism decimated but the pandemic and GDP set to shrink by around 7% in 2020. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Airlines reports $453 mln net loss due to COVID-19
Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines reported a net loss of $453 million in the first nine months of this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company said on Friday in a financial report. HANOI, Oct 31 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan names contractor to build its future fighter jet
Japan is determined to restart its indigenous fighter aircraft capabilities, and the company it selected to build its F-X aircraft is the only local one with the relevant experience. ( read original story ...)
Financial incentives for frontline health workers
Leading global health organizations and researchers spoke to Devex about how to create financial incentive packages that achieve a "triple win” for health workers, health systems, and populations in ... ( read original story ...)