In Bangkok, O'Brien renewed the US call for freedom of navigation and accused China of using "intimidation" to stop ASEAN nations from exploiting resources in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Việt Nam). — AFP … [Read more...] about Trump plans Southeast Asia summit in Las Vegas: Pompeo
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US upbeat on Taliban peace, warns Afghan leaders
"We want to make sure that... all the people who have an interest - whether that's because of corruption of because of some ideological view - cannot spoil what it is that the Afghan people so richly deserve," he said. … [Read more...] about US upbeat on Taliban peace, warns Afghan leaders
Malaysia’s Mahathir seeks unity government as Anwar vies for power
Malaysia's politician Anwar Ibrahim leaves People's Justice Party headquarters after a meeting in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, February 24, 2020 – PHOTO: REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) - Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad called on Wednesday for a unity government without political parties after his shock resignation as prime minister sparked turmoil. … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Mahathir seeks unity government as Anwar vies for power
Việt Nam’s commodity market expected to lure more capital
A pepper farm at Bình Ba Commune in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province's Châu Đức District. Pepper, among other agricultural produce, is now tradable on the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam. - VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Nhị … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s commodity market expected to lure more capital
Coronavirus: Iran’s deputy health minister tests positive as outbreak worsens
Dubai Airport - a major international transit hub, and home to the airline Emirates - has suspended all passenger and cargo flights to Iran for a week "as a precautionary measure". The United Arab Emirates has reported 13 cases, including an Iranian couple. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Iran’s deputy health minister tests positive as outbreak worsens
