By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched the Academic Bridge Program between Iraq and the United Kingdom. Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi presented an official copy to ...
Ukraine seeks to revive trade with Iraq amid war-induced decline: Diplomat
Russia’s war on Ukraine has impacted the trade volume with Iraq, a Ukrainian diplomat in Iraq told Rudaw, adding that his country is looking for new forms of economic engagement with both Iraq and the ...
UN warns of rise in violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine; US and EU express alarm
The United Nations human rights office on Friday (May 24) warned there was a risk of a serious rise in violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, where it received “frightening and disturbing reports” of ...
Cross-Border Trade Plunges 48% in Myanmar as Ethnic Armies Seize Control
Myanmar’s 6.8 percent drop in total trade during the first one and a half months of this fiscal year was likely caused by plummeting trade at official border posts, which handled 48 percent less ...
UN human rights office decries beheadings, other violence in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state
The U.N. human rights office has warned of “frightening and disturbing reports” about the impact of new violence in Myanmar's northern Rakhine state and new attacks on Rohingya civilians by the army a ...
The Business Ties That Bind the U.S. and China Are Strong but Fraying
Mr. Copeland is the author of “A World Safe for Commerce: American Foreign Policy From the Revolution to the Rise of China.” “History shows that when a major power cuts off business and resources ...
Exclusive: China state stockpiler aims to buy up to 15,000 T of cobalt, sources say
China plans to buy up to 15,000 metric tons of cobalt metal from local Chinese producers over the next few months for domestic stockpiles, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, adding ...
What China’s $10,000 EVs Mean for Ford, GM, and Tesla
B YD’s Seagull doesn’t look all that threatening. It’s a cute little four-door hatchback that’s three feet shorter than Tesla’s Model Y. With its bright yellow paint job, the Seagull looks a little ...
Gas Malaysia posts higher 1Q net profit of RM102.63mil
Gas Malaysia Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM102.63 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 (1Q 2024) versus RM95.10 million a year ago.
Malaysia anti-graft chief’s 2nd extension draws flak and questions on Anwar reforms
Failure to make anti-corruption chief appointment more transparent a blow to PM Anwar's reform and graftbuster credentials. Read more at straitstimes.com.