The Philippines' largest budget carrier Cebu Air on Thursday said it is looking to raise $500 million to repair a balance sheet that has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The move comes a day ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia students, workers rally against new labor law
Thousands of enraged students and workers are staging new rallies across Indonesia in opposition to a law they say will cripple labor rights and harm the environment ... ( read original story ...)
Forbes List Of India’s 100 Richest Shows Gains In Wealth Despite Pandemic
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic which hit India hard and led to a sharp economic contraction, half of the nation’s 100 richest on the 2020 Forbes India Rich List saw gains. Their collective net worth rose ... ( read original story ...)
Removal of Georgia Shipwreck Delayed Again Over Anchor Issue
Officials have again delayed removal of an overturned cargo ship that's been partially submerged along the Georgia coast for more than a year. ( read original story ...)
After protests, Georgia will build fence around capitol
Georgia's governor has responded to months of periodic protests at the state capitol by approving a plan for a tall metal fence around the building ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia county votes to name elementary school after Michelle Obama
Education officials in Clayton County, Ga., voted this week to name a local elementary school after former first lady Michelle Obama. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s emir names security czar Sheikh Meshal as crown prince
Kuwait's new ruler on Wednesday named veteran security chief Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad as crown prince, retaining power firmly within the ruling family's oldest ranks and signalling the OPEC member state ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s New Crown Prince Is a Security Czar Who Shunned Limelight
Kuwait's crown prince in waiting, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, is a forceful figure who steered clear of political battles and public roles and spent much of his career helping build the Gulf Arab ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s emir asks government to stay on, prepare for elections
Kuwait's new emir has asked the cabinet to carry on its duties and prepare for parliamentary elections due this year after the prime minister handed in his government's resignation, state news agency ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s new emir names Sheikh Meshaal as new crown prince
The selection of Sheikh Meshaal, currently the deputy head of the National Guard, must be approved by the parliament. ( read original story ...)