Kirin has ordered an independent probe into its beer businesses in Myanmar following pressure from human rights campaigners, in a case that underscores the perils for companies operating in one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar court denies bail to Canadian preacher who defied restrictions on large gatherings
A Myanmar court has denied bail to a Canadian Christian preacher who held church services in defiance of restrictions on gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that led to infections in ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand to tout ‘trusted’ tourism in coronavirus era
Thailand is positioning itself as a trusted destination for international tourists after travel restrictions ease, capitalising on its relative success in containing the coronavirus outbreak, industry ... ( read original story ...)
Iran becomes the first country to report a second wave of coronavirus infections as cases hit a record high after easing lockdown
Iran reported 3,574 coronavirus infections on Wednesday - a record daily total which comes off the back of a consistent rise in cases which began last month after lockdown was eased. ( read original story ...)
Donald Trump Calls on Iran to ‘Make the Big Deal’ Before 2020 Election as Michael White Returns Home
The president withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear agreement in 2018 and has urged other signatories to do the same, but said Thursday he still wants to make a new deal. ( read original story ...)
The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree review – magic realism in Iran
Islamic revolution, a bereaved family seek solace in the ancient forests of northern Iran, in Shokoofeh Azar’s International Booker-shortlisted novel ... ( read original story ...)
Navy vet Michael White back in US after release from Iran detention
U.S. Navy veteran Michael White arrived back in the U.S. early Friday after his release from Iran following nearly two years of detention. ( read original story ...)
Turkey Jails Three MPs Stripped of Parliamentary Status
Turkey jailed three opposition lawmakers late on Thursday after parliament stripped them of their status as deputies, their two parties said, a move criticised by the country's Western allies and ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan cancels surprise weekend curfew
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday canceled a decision to impose a new, two-day weekend curfew in 15 of the country’s provinces that took many ... ( read original story ...)
From Platoon to Winter Soldier: 10 of the best Vietnam war films
As Spike Lee releases new war drama Da 5 Bloods, we look back at the ways cinema has represented the 20-year conflict ... ( read original story ...)