Allegations by Azerbaijan that Armenia has deliberately targeted oil and gas export pipelines have raised fears that the newest Caucasus war could threaten European energy markets ... ( read original story ...)
Five things to know about WFP operations in war-torn Yemen
The WFP feeds millions of people across the war-torn country every month, in an atmosphere often overshadowed by tension and armed conflict. Here are five things to know about the programme's ... ( read original story ...)
American Technology Is Used to Censor the Web From Algeria to Uzbekistan
In Jordan, Sandvine Inc.’s equipment was used to censor an LGBTQ website. Egypt’s government relied on Sandvine equipment to block access to independent news sites. In Azerbaijan, it was deployed for ... ( read original story ...)
Major Restrictions Imposed on Individuals Having Foreign Currency Accounts in Pakistan
In an extraordinary development, major restrictions have been imposed on the individuals having foreign currency accounts in Pakistan from October ... ( read original story ...)
Gunmen kill Pakistan singer, father of rights activist
Gunmen riding on a motorcycle in southwestern Pakistan shot and killed a popular local singer and father of a human rights activist outside his home, police said Friday. The fatal shooting took place ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan leader insists Chinese-funded projects are viable
Sri Lanka’s president has asked a delegation led by a senior Chinese diplomat to assist him in disproving a perception that China-funded megaprojects are “debt traps” aimed at gaining influence in loc ... ( read original story ...)
Credit Moon’s efforts for N. Korea’s contrition
Moon pursues a steady, responsible course. His numerous critics have yet to propose a persuasive alternative approach. ( read original story ...)
From Bali to Nepal, the human impact of tourism’s collapse and what is being done to help
Guides, porters and armies of tourism-sector support workers from Nepal to Tanzania are facing financial ruin. ( read original story ...)
How the Iran-Iraq war will shape the region for decades to come
Forty years ago, a major war between Iran and Iraq set the stage for far-reaching and lasting regional dynamics. ( read original story ...)
1000th business traveller from South Korea arrives in Chennai since COVID-19 lockdown
The Consulate General of Republic of Korea arranged landing of charter flights and movement of Korean businessmen and engineers to south India whenever necessary ... ( read original story ...)