A European take on Warsaw’s anti-Iran show
PUBLICLY, the objective of the US-sponsored conference in Warsaw in February 13–14 this week that purports to address ‘peace and security’ in the Middle East remains vague.
The world has changed. We are living the new world order
Barring some last-minute intervention, Brexit will happen -- with or without a deal -- on March 29. It is the logical conclusion of May's strategy to date.
Where are Afghanistan’s women?
WHEN Zalmay Khalilzad was appointed as the US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation in September 2018, an end to America’s longest war seemed finally to be in sight.
Coke says global slowdown will be a drag on 2019. Stock has worst day in 10 years
Coca-Cola issued a disappointing forecast of 4% growth in 2019 due to the global economic slowdown, a strong dollar and political uncertainty.
Maria Ressa's arrest spells more trouble for press freedom in increasingly illiberal Asia
The arrest of Maria Ressa, a Time Person of the Year, award-winning journalist and frequent critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, has renewed fears for the future of press freedom in the southeast Asian nation and around the region.
Myanmar army chief denies systematic persecution of Rohingyas
Myanmar’s army chief, who is facing international calls that he be prosecuted for genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority, has denied any systematic army persecution and said such accusations were an insult to his country’s honour.
Thai princess apologises after being disqualified from PM run
The Thai king's sister, disqualified this week by the Election Commission from running for prime minister, apologised for causing ‘problems’ for the Thai people ahead of next month's election, the country's first since a 2014 coup.
US commander warns of 'little to no verifiable change' in North Korea's military capabilities
The top US commander on the Korean Peninsula told Senate lawmakers Tuesday that "despite a reduction" in tensions with North Korea, there has been "little to no verifiable change" in the country's military capabilities since President Donald Trump's first summit with Kim Jong Un last summer.
Drug lord, escape artist 'El Chapo' convicted by US jury
The world's most infamous cartel boss Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, who rose from poverty in rural Mexico to amass billions of dollars, was found guilty in a US court on Tuesday of smuggling tons of drugs to the United States over a violent, colorful, decades-long career.
Delhi hotel fire kills 17
At least 17 people died on Tuesday as a fire tore through a budget hotel in Delhi before dawn, in the latest disaster to raise concerns over fire safety in India.
