"It is just propaganda," said Ishan, an Indian expatriate in Dubai, one of seven emirates in the UAE and long a magnet for foreign workers. He was reacting to his government's announcement this week ... ( read original story ...)
Billionaire vs president. Assad family dispute grips Syria
But this holy month they are gripped by a real-life family saga like no other. An unprecedented dispute within Syria’s secretive ruling clan has blown open, pitting a billionaire against his cousin — ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. reaches settlement to recover over $49 million involving Malaysia’s 1MDB: DOJ
The United States has reached a settlement to recover more than $49 million involving Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, the Department of Justice said. ( read original story ...)
Iraq appoints new prime minister after months of protests and jockeying
Kadhimi is regarded as being acceptable to both US and Iran ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq lawmakers approve government of Prime Minister-designate Kadhimi
Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Wednesday after six months without one as parties squabbled until the last minute over Cabinet seats in backroom deals. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Spy Agency Says No Signs North Korea’s Kim Received Heart Surgery
North Korea has said it has no confirmed cases. South Korea's Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul, who oversees North Korea affairs, has said Kim's public disappearance was not par ... ( read original story ...)
What’s Behind South Korea’s COVID-19 Exceptionalism?
South Korea and the U.S. had the same number of virus deaths. Today, South Korea has fewer than 300, and the U.S. has more than 70,000. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports three new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Thailand on Thursday reported three new coronavirus cases, bringing its total to 2,992, a senior official said. ( read original story ...)
“Goa may be the new Thailand, ” says Ritesh Agarwal as OYO pivots to a new strategy — ‘driving, and not flying, destinations’
And now, the 27-year-old founder of OYO Ritesh Agarwal knows he has no other choice but to change his strategy. “The coronavirus has impacted 1-2 quarters of our growth trajecto ... ( read original story ...)
McConnell Says Republican-Led Senate Will Hold Vote to Override Trump’s Iran War Power Veto
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed a joint resolution that would have limited his ability to use military power against Iran without Congressional approval. ( read original story ...)