Malaysia, a country that produces about 65% of the world’s supply for rubber gloves, now counts at least four billionaires whose fortunes were made in the industry, including two new ones this year ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea threatens to ‘turn the front line into a fortress’ and re-militarize its border with South
Military troops and weapons from 22 guard posts, 11 for each country, were previously withdrawn at the North and South Korean border. ( read original story ...)
North Korea Preparing to Send Troops to Demilitarized Sections of Border With South Korea
The North Korean People's Army's General Staff said Monday the move would assist in "fortifying the front line and further strengthening the military border with South Korea." ... ( read original story ...)
Black Lives Matter banner removed from U.S. Embassy in South Korea
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul on Saturday unfurled a large Black Lives Matter banner on the front facade of its diplomatic building to "stand in solidarity with fellow Americans grieving and peacefully ... ( read original story ...)
Confederate battle flag banned from U.S. bases in South Korea
Display of the Confederate battle flag was banned by the chief of U.S. Forces Korea on Monday. The flag has been banned in installation work places, common and public areas, building exteriors, ... ( read original story ...)
State Department makes US Embassy in South Korea take down Black Lives Matter banner
Various reports have cited displeasure from President Trump and a request from the State Department as the main reasons why the banner came down. ( read original story ...)
Iran ends provision by state of contraceptives and vasectomies
Government move to boost birth rate does not affect pharmacies or private hospitals ... ( read original story ...)
Art of Persia review: the nice side of Iran — dreamy and poetic
Art of Persia BBC Four★★★★☆Murder in the Car ParkChannel 4★★★☆☆You may remember Samira Ahmed’s emphatic victory against the BBC this year in an employment tribunal at which we learnt that the ... ( read original story ...)
Ertugrul: The Turkish TV drama enthralling Pakistan
But what is different about Ertugrul - often described as the Muslim Game of Thrones - is that it's being promoted directly by Prime Minister Imran Khan for reasons thought to be personal and ... ( read original story ...)
UAE confident that OPEC+ laggards will meet oil cut commitments
The energy minister of the United Arab Emirates said on Monday he was confident OPEC+ countries with poor compliance to agreed cuts would meet their commitments and said there were signs that oil ... ( read original story ...)