Turkey said on Wednesday it extended the stay of its Oruc Reis survey vessel and two other ships in a disputed area of the eastern Mediterranean until Oct. 27, in a move likely to further escalate ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Mulling a Return to Coronavirus Curbs as Infections Soar
Turkey is considering reimposing some measures to stem a resurgence of coronavirus cases such as stay-home orders for younger and older people or even weekend lockdowns, but will avoid throttling the ... ( read original story ...)
Demand for Pakistan Visas Sets Off Deadly Stampede in Afghanistan
At least 12 people died as thousands crowded a soccer stadium. Many were seeking medical care in Pakistan, which recently eased its pandemic border restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Asafoetida: The smelly spice India loves but never grew
Asafoetida, a smelly, acrid spice beloved by Indians, has been used to lace their food for centuries. But it was never cultivated in the region - until now. Last week, scientists planted about 800 ... ( read original story ...)
India Rose James on inheriting Soho: I was told I never had to work, ever
Heiress is a Georgette Heyer sort of word, all ballgowns and tiaras. It doesn’t usually conjure up an image of a young woman with pink hair, half a dozen hoops in each ear and an Eddie Van Halen ... ( read original story ...)
Records shed new light on Trump’s business pursuits in China, including a bank account there.
President Trump’s taxes reveal details about his business dealings in China, including a previously unknown bank account. ( read original story ...)
Why China doesn’t care who wins the White House
The Chinese Communist Party and the Chinese people are mostly indifferent to who wins in November, writes. The 2020 American election has confirmed to Chinese, already distracted by China's decline, ... ( read original story ...)
Celebrating India-Bhutan ties: The Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project receives prestigious award
India has so far constructed four Hydroelectric Projects in Bhutan including the 60 MW Kurichhu HEP; 1020 MW Tala HEP; the 336 MW Chukha HEP; and the 720 MW Mangdechhu HEP. ( read original story ...)
Celebrating India-Bhutan ties: The Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project receives prestigious award
India has so far constructed four Hydroelectric Projects in Bhutan including the 60 MW Kurichhu HEP; 1020 MW Tala HEP; the 336 MW Chukha HEP; and the 720 MW Mangdechhu HEP. ( read original story ...)
Fraudsters ‘impersonated BP and Total’ to obtain finance, Singapore court rules
Fraudulent commodities traders impersonated oil majors BP and Total in order to obtain financing from the National Bank of Oman (NBO), according to a first-of-its-kind ruling in Singapore’s High Court ... ( read original story ...)