Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assures that 'Acting East' is central element in India's Indo-Pacific vision Calls for restoration of the functionality of the appellate dispute resolution body of WTO ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan extends some coronavirus restrictions until Sept. 31
Azerbaijan has extended some coronavirus lockdown restrictions, including the closure of its borders, until Sept. 31 after a further rise in the number of infections, the government said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
BlackRock Gets Go-Ahead for a Mutual-Fund Business in China
BlackRock got approval from regulators to start a mutual-fund business in China, a milestone for an investment firm with fierce ambitions in the world’s second-largest economy. ( read original story ...)
Sexual assault, forced labor, wage theft: garment workers in Jordan suffer for US brands
Mehedi Mehedi, a 36-year-old Bangladeshi garment worker who had spent 14 years working in Jordan, left the country forever last December. It was not an easy decision to make: Mehedi had met his wife ... ( read original story ...)
NBA Legend Thinks He Could’ve Surpassed Michael Jordan During Their Prime
NBA legend Grant Hill said that if it wasn't for his career-ending injuries, there was a possibility that he could have surpassed Michael Jordan in his prime. ( read original story ...)
Turkey, Iran and Russia unite to slam US oil deal in Syria
Turkey, Russia and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to Syrian “sovereignty” on August 26 and slammed an oil deal that a US company allegedly has with American-backed partners in eastern Syria. Turkey, ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan takes stock of its experience in constitutionalism
Today, almost thirty years after gaining its independence, the citizens of Kazakhstan can state with confidence and a sense of pride that their country is an equal and respected member of the ... ( read original story ...)
Electricity – another factor binding Nepal, India relations
Nepal and India back in 1971 signed the "Power Exchange Agreement" according to which, both countries have been importing and exporting electricity on the basis of need. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Cases Still Rise in S.Korea, Malaysia Stays Shut
South Korea has reported 323 new coronavirus cases as health officials prepare to tighten distancing restrictions in the greater capital area. ( read original story ...)
NST pays tribute to Malaysia’s Armed Forces
In conjunction with the upcoming 63rd National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, the New Straits Times (NST) is paying tribute to the Malaysian Armed Forces for their sacrifices in upholding peace ... ( read original story ...)