That country is Laos. And the illusory playthings are cluster bombs. In the late 1960s and early ’70s, the CIA-paid mercenaries and U.S. Air Force pilots who dropped them from the sky had their …
Indian giant Tata steps up interests in Sri Lanka
India’s largest business group Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran is in Sri Lanka on an invitation from President Ranil Wickremesinghe to explore new investment opportunities. ..
Restoring debt sustainability using all available resources
Sri Lanka is progressing on debt restructuring with foreign and domestic creditors. Restoring debt sustainability and fiscal surplus is key for Sri Lanka to emerge from the economic crisis. ..
300-Year-Old Iraq Mosque Minaret Demolished For Road Expansion
The demolition on Friday of a 300-year-old minaret of a mosque in Iraq’s southern city of Basra to make way for road expansion has enraged locals, religious and cultural authorities who condemned it …
Morality police return to Iran’s streets in fresh crackdown on women not wearing headscarves
Iran’s clerical rulers view the hijab as a key pillar of … From a daily news briefing to Homes & Property insights, plus lifestyle, going out, offers and more. For the best stories in your inbox, …
The Inheritance Of Uncertainty: What’s In Store For Property In Civil Code
For about three weeks now, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has ignited a debate around the diversity of the country that exists not just among its people but also in its laws.
Hong Kong’s weak commercial property market squeezing out coworking space operators: Report
In July, flexible working space office operator The Great Room closed its flagship space in CK Hutchison’s Cheung Kong Centre.
Front runner in Taiwan presidential race pledges steady hand while rivals rally for reforms
Vice-President William Lai reiterated an offer to talk to China on an equal basis. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan ruling party pledges steady hand as opposition rallies
The front-runner to be Taiwan’s next president pledged on Sunday to be a steady hand who would keep the peace with China, as his two opponents attended a thronged rally calling for domestic legal …
Uzbekistan presidential election: No choice amid apathy and heat
In Uzbekistan, July is the cruellest month. The merciless, blistering heat can make Uzbeks want to hide in the tiniest patch of shade – or not to be outdoors at all. The people who can afford a …