Now, in the midst of the pandemic, the U.S. has imposed a new round of economic sanctions ostensibly to punish a brutal regime that has abandoned its own citizens. Instead, the sanctions are causing …
6,000 tons of waste collected on World Cleanup Day in Kazakhstan
ALMATY. KAZINFORM 135,073 Kazakhstani volunteers collected above 6,020 tons of waste on World Cleanup Day. Notably, Kazakhstan for the third time took part in the World Cleanup Day, global volunteer …
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon tea workers live under a legacy of exploitation
The descendants of Indian Tamil tea plantation workers remain stuck at the bottom of Sri Lankan society. Many of them continue to work under harsh conditions for a meager daily wage.
Sri Lanka unveils controversial bill handing more power to president
Sri Lanka’s ruling party Tuesday unveiled a constitutional amendment handing unprecedented power to the president, prompting protests in parliament and opposition claims of a power-grab. The bill …
Unilever Sri Lanka announces entry into Health Foods Drinks
Unilever Sri Lanka, one of Sri Lanka’s largest fast-moving consumer goods companies today announced its entry to the Health Foods Drinks market with the inclusion of two iconic brands, Horlicks and …
Trump: North Korea denuclearization efforts should continue
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the international community should continue with efforts toward full North Korean denuclearization amid a stalemate in negotiations.
Analysis: Don’t trust estimates of Al Qaeda’s strength in Afghanistan
The U.S. government, military, and intelligence services have provided inaccurate assessments of Al Qaeda’s strength in Afghanistan for more than a decade. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo …
Asia-Pacific airline stocks take a hit as coronavirus concerns return; South Korea drops more than 2%
Analysts warn that European countries are likely to impose more restrictions on public life in the coming days amid a rapid rise in the number of daily coronavirus infections.
Candidates From Four Parties in Myanmar’s Kachin State Face Off in Debate
Three hopefuls from popular ethnic parties and a ruling party lawmaker touted their policies and grilled one another in a pre-election debate in Kachin State on Monday.
Thailand protests: everything you need to know
An unprecedented wave of protests is sweeping the nation, with calls for major democratic reforms. Here is all you need to know …