Sri Lanka banned the import of tiles last year in a bid to save foreign exchange. Issuing a gazette, the president announced that the import of tiles and stones for “direct usage” was allowed, while …
Yoon’s Approach to North Korea Lacks Initial Strategy on Human Rights
South Korean president’s plan designed to incentivize Pyongyang’s denuclearization will eventually need to address human rights, experts say …
Residential property deals fall in major Saudi Arabian cities – CBRE
In the commercial sector, property prices have grown as demand outstrips supply in the capital The number of residential properties sold in Saudi Arabia fell by 19.9% in the second quarter of 2022, …
Afghanistan’s economy after one year under the Taliban
This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: Afghanistan’s economy after one year under the Taliban Marc Filippino Good morning from the. Today is Friday, August 26th, and this …
Myanmar Supreme Court accepts Suu Kyi’s brother’s claim on her 27m Dollar villa
Myanmar’s junta-controlled Supreme Court allowed the sale of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s family home on Monday, approving a complaint from her older brother U Aung San Oo to sell the residence.
South Korea leader orders North Korea war plan update
President tells commanders to speed up the so-called ‘Kill Chain’ system, designed to launch preemptive attacks.
Manhattan DA returns 14th century statue to Nepal over 50 years after it was stolen
A 14th Century relief stolen from Nepal in the 1960s was returned to its rightful home, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Thursday.
Yemen: People taking stock of lives and livelihoods lost after weeks of record floods
“If this heavy rain continues, many more people will lose their homes, property and farmland.” The Yemen Red Crescent Society (YRCS), with support from the ICRC and other movement partners, have so …
UN hails first private donation to ‘time-bomb’ tanker appeal
Global body remains $16m short for operation to lighter oil from ‘time-bomb’ vessel off Yemen’s coast Yemen’s HSA Group on Thursday became the first private company to contribute to an $80m UN appeal …
Human Rights Network Documents 18,000 Houthi Abuses in Yemen’s Dhamar
A Yemeni human rights report revealed on Tuesday that the Iran-backed Houthi militias have committed over 18,000 violations against civilians in the Dhamar governorate during seven years. The Yemeni N …