Myanmar’s ousted leader Suu Kyi sentenced to four years jail – source
World
December 6, 2021
Myanmar’s ousted leader Suu Kyi sentenced to four years jail – source
Dec 6 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was jailed for four years on Monday on charges…
COVID-19 curbs China’s power in Indo-Pacific, risks of war ‘significant’ – report
World
December 5, 2021
COVID-19 curbs China’s power in Indo-Pacific, risks of war ‘significant’ – report
MELBOURNE, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The coronavirus pandemic has weakened China’s power in the Indo-Pacific, and the region’s deepening security…
Western countries express concern over Afghan reprisals, Taliban reject accusations
Middle East
December 5, 2021
Western countries express concern over Afghan reprisals, Taliban reject accusations
BERLIN, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United States and a group of Western countries including Germany, France and Britain have…
UAE defense ministry says French warplanes not a substitute for U.S. jets
Middle East
December 5, 2021
UAE defense ministry says French warplanes not a substitute for U.S. jets
DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates defense ministry said its purchase of French Rafale fighter jets would…
Japanese princess celebrates coming of age
World
December 5, 2021
Japanese princess celebrates coming of age
TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Japan’s Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, on Sunday celebrated…
Emirati security official to visit Tehran on Monday
Middle East
December 5, 2021
Emirati security official to visit Tehran on Monday
DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ top national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan will…
India reports highest COVID-19 fatalities since July as states update tallies
World
December 5, 2021
India reports highest COVID-19 fatalities since July as states update tallies
MUMBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – India on Sunday reported its highest single-day COVID-19 deaths since July after two states revised…
Donors eye Dec. 10 decision on shifting frozen funds for Afghanistan
Middle East
December 4, 2021
Donors eye Dec. 10 decision on shifting frozen funds for Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Donors to the World Bank-administered Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) have agreed to decide about…
Investors flee U.S. corporate junk debt on inflation, Omicron concerns
World
December 4, 2021
Investors flee U.S. corporate junk debt on inflation, Omicron concerns
CHICAGO, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Worries over surging inflation and a new variant of the coronavirus are roiling the U.S.…
Advocates welcome Taliban decree barring forced marriages but call for more
Middle East
December 4, 2021
Advocates welcome Taliban decree barring forced marriages but call for more
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (Reuters) – A decree released by the Taliban barring forced marriage was a major step forward, two…