English Situation Report on Kazakhstan about Disaster Management, Food and Nutrition, Aged Persons, Children, Epidemic, Flood and more; published on 14 May 2020 by IFRC …
Soldiers in Afghanistan to get a piece of the pie
New York Army National Guard soldiers on duty in the Afghanistan war are about to receive a slice of some favorite local cooking and personal care package items. Paesan’s Pizza of Latham is launching …
China is looking for a bigger role in Afghanistan as the US looks for a way out
As the US begins what looks like a final drawdown of its forces from Afghanistan, China appears to be expanding its role and influence there.
Iraq Will be Hit Harder by Falling Oil Prices Than COVID-19 or ISIS
The shadowy figures of well-armed Isis gunmen can be seen making an attack in the plains of northern Iraq on an outpost held by paramilitary fighters loyal to the Iraqi government. Some four of the …
Iraq’s New PM must Manage Expectations
(MENAFN – Iraq Business News) By Rend Al-Rahim (pictured), for the Atlantic Council . Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News …
To Stop a US-Iran War, Finlandize Iraq
By Albert B Wolf, for Foreign Policy . Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News . To Stop a U.S.-Iran War, Finlandize Iraq …
Thai business groups see GDP contracting 3%-5% this year
Thailand’s economy may shrink 3%-5% this year, sharply down from growth of 1.5%-2.0% projected in March, as the coronavirus pandemic hits global demand and domestic activity, a group of leading …
Preparing Myanmar refugees for a brighter future
English News and Press Release on Thailand about Recovery and Reconstruction and Refugees; published on 15 May 2020 by ACTED …
Myanmar’s Poorest Take Virus Fight Into Their Own Hands
After Myanmar confirmed its first coronavirus infection in late March, the residents of one village in the country’s northwestern Sagaing region sprang into action.
Thai Shopping Malls Prepare to Reopen With Robots, Drones, Masks
Thailand’s biggest shopping-center developers, led by Siam Piwat Co. and the Central Group, are preparing to reopen malls as early as this weekend amid expectations the country will further ease a …