A pair of basketball trainers worn by a rookie professional 35 years ago have become the most expensive ever, fetching $560,000 at a Sotheby’s auction.They occupy the unique position because of the ... ( read original story ...)
Boris Jordan on how cannabis industry will survive coronavirus pandemic
Boris Jordan, Curaleaf Holding executive chairman, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss how the cannabis industry will survive the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
For most of Afghanistan war, U.S. ‘never really fought to win,’ Trump declares
At other moments, Trump has also lauded the military effort in Afghanistan, including during a surprise Thanksgiving visit last year. Speaking to troops at a U.S. airfield outside ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar police seize largest haul of synthetic drugs
The suspects told police most of the drugs were destined for sale within Myanmar and in neighbouring countries, Colonel Zaw Lin of Myanmar's counter-narcotics agency told Reuters news agency. More ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Police Seize 18 Tons of Narcotics, Related Materials in Asia’s Biggest-Ever Drug Bust
Myanmar authorities have seized approximately 18 tons of illicit narcotics in East and Southeast Asia’s biggest-ever drug bust. According to a statement from the United Nations Office on Drugs and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business chief warns of radical shake-up in labour market
The world’s post-coronavirus economic future could depend on mass career migration away from sectors such as retail, entertainment and travel, Japan’s most powerful business leader has warned. ( read original story ...)
Diamond Princess cruise ship leaves Japan months after coronavirus outbreak to get last of crew home
The Diamond Princess — the cruise ship that was part of an early coronavirus outbreak — is on the move from Japan to Malaysia, Princess Cruises said. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Court Says Stores Can Reopen, Weighing Economic Concerns
Supreme Court of Pakistan’s ruling allows all stores and shopping malls to open immediately, overturning government-mandated closings to slow the spread of coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Bomb kills six, wounds four in southwest Pakistan
Six paramilitary soldiers were killed and four wounded in Pakistan's restive southwestern province of Balochistan in a roadside bomb attack on their vehicle, officials said early Tuesday. "Six Frontie ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia eyes easing anti-virus restrictions, prepares “new normal”
Indonesia is considering the possibility of easing large-scale social restrictions that have been in place in many parts of the country to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, and preparing for ... ( read original story ...)