Azerbaijan has postponed taking control of a territory ceded by Armenian forces in a cease-fire agreement, but denounced civilians leaving the area for burning houses and committing what it called ... ( read original story ...)
‘The war riche’: Syrian elites skirt US sanctions amid economic turmoil
After a decade of war, the Syrian economy is in ruins, but a combination of profiteering and sanctions has produced some bizarre results. US-led sanctions are intended to pressure the Syrian ... ( read original story ...)
UNDP and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center Bolster Support for Yemeni Youth
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has committed USD 3 million to continue support for the Yemeni people through vocational and business skills training, in partnership with ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia suspends buying animal products from Turkey
Saudi Arabia, in a new decision, has officially suspended purchasing animal products from Turkey, Turkish media reported Saturday, citing governmental statements. The ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand urged to open up to foreign skilled labour, investment
US ambassador to Thailand Michael George DeSombre and his counterparts from Australia, Britain, Germany and Japan have urged the Thai government to ease business restrictions in Thailand to attract ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Business Event Seeks to Tap Post-Trump Investor Interest
A conference aimed at European investors who want to tap Iranian markets if U.S. sanctions are again lifted will take place next month. The Europe-Iran Business Forum, which is funded by the European ... ( read original story ...)
Some Hong Kong clergy confuse Catholicism with anti-communism
In recent months, retired Hong Kong bishop Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and outgoing US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had sought but failed to meet Pope Francis in Rome. The two anti-communist ... ( read original story ...)
Mendicino dodges questions on Hong Kong evacuation, restricting Chinese students
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino repeatedly dodged questions on whether Ottawa is willing to restrict Chinese international students or urge Canadians in Hong Kong to leave as the Chinese regime ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury resort in Maldives offers unlimited stays for a year, beginning 2021
What would you do if you were to get the privilege of spending an entire year in a luxurious resort in the Maldives? You would indulge yourself, right? Well, now you can. According to a CNN report, ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan backs two-state Cyprus deal, puts talks in doubt
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to throw into doubt a new bid to restart dormant Cyprus reunification talks, saying Sunday that a two-state deal rather ... ( read original story ...)