General Antonio Guterres on Monday removed a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition from a United Nations blacklist, several years after it was first named and shamed for killing and injuring children in …
The Gloves Kingdom Has Been Minting New Billionaires
Malaysia, a country that produces about 65% of the world’s supply for rubber gloves, now counts at least four billionaires whose fortunes were made in the industry, including two new ones this year …
UN: Afghanistan Is Deadliest Place for Children
The United Nations said Monday that for the fifth consecutive year, Afghanistan was the deadliest country on the planet for children. In its annual Children in Armed Conflict report, the U.N.
A warning from South Korea: the ‘fantasy’ of returning to normal life
It is more than three months since South Korea’s coronavirus infection rate peaked. In that time political leaders and health experts around the world have credited the government of President Moon …
Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases or deaths
Thailand on Tuesday reported no new coronavirus infections or deaths and marked 22 successive days without a domestic transmission.
Turkey Eyes Libya Bases for Lasting Military Foothold: Source
Turkey and Libya’s internationally recognised government are discussing possible Turkish use of two military bases in the North African country, a Turkish source said on Monday, with a view to a …
Entrepreneur’s ‘free rice ATMs’ for Vietnam’s poor
The ATMs, which give out 1.5kg (3.3lbs) of rice at a time, became so popular he is building more around Vietnam. Around five million people have lost their livelihoods in Vietnam during its national …
Duterte’s war on the press in the Philippines could provide a model for Hong Kong and beyond
Duterte’s muzzling of the press in the Philippines could present a model for authorities in Hong Kong, where a sweeping new national security law is due to be imposed in coming weeks.
Fears for Philippines press freedom as court finds Maria Ressa guilty of libel
Veteran Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, whose website has put President Rodrigo Duterte under tough scrutiny, was convicted of libel on Monday and faces up to six years in jail, in a ruling widely …
Bank of Japan keeps policy steady, expects to pump $1 trillion into economy via lending facilities
As widely expected, the central bank maintained its pledge to guide short-term interest rates at -0.1% and the 10-year government bond yield around 0% by a 8-1 vote.