The downfall of a meth syndicate laundering tens of millions of dollars of drug money through Thai gold shops, oil and construction firms has cast rare light on the staggering scale of Asia's narco ... ( read original story ...)
Bond Bulls Face Reckoning in Thailand as Debt Supply Escalates
Thailand’s government will be hoping bond investors have a healthy appetite, because it’s about to present them with an extra serving. ( read original story ...)
Iraqi forces raid Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah base, 14 arrested
Al Jazeera's sources say Iraqi forces stormed Kataib Hezbollah base to pre-empt rocket attack on US targets in Baghdad. ( read original story ...)
Iran explosion: large blast seen near military base outside Tehran
Footage emerges of huge bright light illuminating sky over the capital, near a military site ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Blacklists Companies Operating in Iran’s Metals Industry
The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on nine entities allegedly operating in or providing materials to Iran’s metals sector, including four large Iranian steel, aluminum and iron producers and some ... ( read original story ...)
Latest U.S. sanctions on Iran target steel and other metal companies
The United States on Thursday targeted Iran with another round of sanctions on eight firms, this time targeting steel and other metal companies, according to a notice posted on the U.S. Department of ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam PM Warns Of Economic Calamity At ASEAN Summit
Vietnam on Friday warned the virus pandemic had swept away years of economic gains as Southeast Asian leaders met online for a summit that will also be dominated by anxiety over Beijing's moves in the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Says US ‘Martyred’ Bin Laden
Pakistan’s prime minister says the United States “martyred” the al-Qaida leader and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan International Airlines grounds third of pilots after crash that killed 98 people
A third of the pilots of Pakistan International Airlines have been grounded for flying with fake or dubious licences a month after crew error caused a crash that killed 98 people.Pilots without ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan seeks relief from China over Belt and Road
Pakistan is trying to renegotiate Belt and Road repayments after it alleged that Chinese companies had inflated power project costs by b. The renegotiation talks ... ( read original story ...)