The U.S. imposed sanctions against a Chinese company that it said is responsible for helping to build a military base for Beijing in Cambodia, a new phase in a U.S. effort to pressure firms helping in …
Cambodia Town Film Festival is moving online and it’s all free
Cambodia Town Film Festival returns this week, but like just about all events, it’s all going to be online because of the coronavirus pandemic. But unlike many events, this Long Beach-based film event …
UN experts decry continued abuse as Syria’s war grinds on
United Nations-backed investigators have pointed to signs that Syria’s government still continues to commit crimes against humanity including rape, torture, and murder as the country’s nine-year war …
Sri Lanka has potential to become one of world’s leading maritime hubs – President tells Officials
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka can use its unique locational advantage to become one of the world’s leading maritime hubs. President Rajapaksa pointed out that development goals …
Kim Jong Un is tightening control as North Korea’s economy reels
Facing sanctions, Covid-19 restrictions, and delays to major prestige projects, Pyongyang is likely to temper its economic ambitions yet again.
U.S. calls on North Korea to fulfill Singapore joint statement
The U.S. diplomat on East Asian and Pacific Affairs called on North Korea to carry out its obligations in the 2018 Singapore agreement following a virtual meeting of the ASEAN Regional Security Forum.
Report: North Korea paintings being sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms
North Korean artworks are selling at high prices in online marketplaces in China in violation of international sanctions, according to a press report.
Irish airlines locked up like North Korea, says Ryanair
Ryanair has claimed that Ireland’s aviation industry is being “locked up like North Korea” during the pandemic.The airline accused Micheál Martin of dithering when he should be adding countries to the …
Inside The Happy House, Edmund Hillary’s Favorite Retreat In Nepal
An interview with Ang Tshering Lama about the history of the Happy House and the future of experiential travel in Nepal.
U.N. sent draft ceasefire deal to Yemen’s warring parties last week
U.N. Yemen envoy Martin Griffiths told the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday that he sent an “advanced draft” of a ceasefire deal to Yemen’s warring parties last week and “now is the time for the …