Ms. Begum, now 20, left London in 2015 and was stripped of her British citizenship. Since stranded in a refugee camp, she may be allowed home to appeal the decision. ( read original story ...)
Deadly monsoon rains have killed 221 in India, Bangladesh and Nepal in past month
More than 1 million people have been marooned and hundreds of thousands have fled their homes for higher ground. ( read original story ...)
Shorter Is Better Is Mantra for Malaysia Bonds as Deficit Widens
While accommodative policy will directly bolster shorter maturities, investors should be wary about longer tenors though due to the widening budget deficit. The rising tide of overall interest can be ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan is offering tourists $4500 for those who get COVID-19 during their visit, despite nationwide lockdown
Uzbekistan, a popular holiday spot in Central Asia, is offering a NZ$4500 payout to visitors who contract COVID-19 while visiting the country. This is despite announcing a nationwide lockdown from ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian coal plant taints South Korea’s green pledge
Indonesian fisherman Ramidin says he used to catch stingray by paddling just off the shore of his village, but as a giant coal power complex nearby has expanded over the last three decades, he has had ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea court overturns conviction of likely presidential contender
South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday overturned an abuse-of-power conviction against a prominent liberal politician, keeping alive his chances of being a top contender in the next presidential ... ( read original story ...)
Lives Lost: A doctor dubbed Turkey’s medical ‘Robin Hood’
Dr. Murat Dilmener sometimes bent hospital rules in Istanbul to ensure patients without health insurance got the treatment they needed. He frequently saw poor Turks for ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan Defies the West to Make Turkey a Regional Power
When President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reopens Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia for prayers next week, it will be the crowning symbol of his mission to reassert Turkey’s role as a Muslim power on the global stage ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam, Where Independent Media Is Outlawed, Opens Press Museum
Undeterred by its dismal ranking in media freedom and grim reputation for jailing reporters who stray from the government line, Vietnam has launched a museum dedicated to the open press. From Pulitzer ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to Allow Some Foreigners to Enter Country From August
Foreigners with valid and existing visas would need to undergo quarantine upon arrival, said Harry Roque, spokesman for President Rodrigo Duterte. The Bureau of Immigration banned the entry of ... ( read original story ...)