Malaysia's Top Glove Corporation said on Monday it had begun making remediation payments to migrant workers who were employed by the world's largest medical glove maker before 2019, when it put in ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan: Civil society hindered in ability to contain COVID-19 corruption
Some foreign aid money earmarked for fighting the COVID-19 outbreak in Uzbekistan has been embezzled, investigators say. When citizens say the same, however, the end up in trouble ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan completes hydropower plant modernisation
The modernisation was in cooperation with a leading Chinese hydropower enterprise and a team of Chinese specialists. The project cost was $27.6 million, and capital was provided through a $9.8 million ... ( read original story ...)
As Afghanistan struggles to start peace talks, violence fills the void
In one of the most heavily contested provinces in Afghanistan, the government's control ends just two miles from the governor's residence. Beyond that point, Taliban influence reigns. Support our ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan to release 400 Taliban prisoners, paving way for direct peace talks
The Afghan government has agreed to release 400 Taliban prisoners, paving the way for direct peace talks with the insurgent group to end nearly two decades of war. ( read original story ...)
Oil rises 1% on Saudi Aramco’s upbeat demand view, Iraq supply cut
Oil prices climbed on Monday, supported by Saudi optimism about Asian demand and an Iraqi pledge to deepen supply cuts, although uncertainty over a deal to shore up the U.S. economic recovery capped ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons Learned in Iraq, Forgotten in Syria
The two nations are a lot more similar in their social and political troubles than some analysts in Washington want you to believe. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Moon replaces some aides amid falling ratings
South Korean President Moon Jae-in replaced some of his senior aides on Monday as part of a shake-up aimed at jacking up approval ratings amid criticism over skyrocketing home prices. ( read original story ...)
Iran sank a replica US aircraft carrier, then left it in the Strait of Hormuz — now it can seriously disrupt ships in a vital oil route worth $878 million a day
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps sunk the replica during a July 28 and July 29 operation meant to show how it would take on a US carrier. ( read original story ...)
Iran says European insurers should pay compensation for downed Ukrainian plane
Iran will not compensate Ukraine International Airlines for its plane Tehran accidentally downed in January because the passenger jet was insured by European firms, the head of Iran's Central ... ( read original story ...)