Two years on from the latest military coup that deposed Myanmar’s democratically elected government, what began as a wave of national protest aga …
Western Governments Announce New Myanmar Sanctions Ahead of Coup Anniversary
The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have targeted a range of military officials and enterprises that support the armed forces.
Iran’s Deadly Street Protests Are Replaced by Quiet Acts of Rebellion
Four months after a nationwide uprising erupted in Iran, a lethal crackdown and an ailing economy have quieted anti-government street demonstrations.
Report calls for tough action against ‘rogue’ Iran
A scathing report handed down has blasted the “rogue” Iranian regime and recommends Australia take action to denounce human rights breaches.
Japan’s Nomura Q3 net profit rises 11%
Nomura Holdings Inc , Japan’s biggest brokerage and investment bank, reported an 11% rise in quarterly net profit on Wednesday, as a partial stake sale in an affiliate lifted otherwise weak earnings.
Steven Kobos made new chairman of US-Bangladesh Business Council board of directors
Steven Kobos has been appointed chairman of the US-Bangladesh Business Council (USBBC)’s board of directors on Tuesday (31 January). Kobos, also the president, and chief executive officer of …
Pakistan moves toward deal-or-default endgame
Pushed to the brink by last year’s devastating floods, the South Asian nation has reserves of just $3.7 billion remaining, or barely enough for three weeks of essential imports, while hotly contested …
Explained: Why Are Petrol, Diesel Prices in Pakistan at an All-Time High?
Pakistan could face an acute crunch in fuel supplies in February as banks stop financing payments for imports.
Memes bring humour, some laughter while Pakistan faces its worst economic crisis
Pakistan was also hit by a major power outage last week – making it the second such incident in four months in the nation suffering from surging energy costs. The recent developments in the South …
Embattled Indian Business Empire Raises $2.5 Billion in Tricky Share Offering
Adani Enterprises, the flagship company in the Indian billionaire Gautan Adani’s business empire, raised $2.5 billion from investors on Tuesday in a nail-biting process that had been thrust into doubt …