Woman gets 45-year prison for social media posts in Saudi Arabia
A rights group reported that a Saudi Arabian court had sentenced a woman to 45 years in prison over social media remarks, the latest...
Thailand aims to raise $11 bln tourism revenue
The government of Thailand announced on Tuesday that it wants to bring in 400 billion baht ($11 billion) in tourism revenue in the second...
Singapore launches new rules for work visa
The Asian financial capital of Singapore unveiled new work visa regulations on Monday in an effort to attract international talent as it works to...
People in Tunisia face food, fuel shortage
As the government navigates a potential crisis in the public budget, some Tunisian stores are restricting products like cooking oil, sugar, and butter, while...
Minimum wage increased in Thailand for first time in 2 yrs
In an effort to assist workers in coping with rising living costs and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Thailand...
Droughts: Horn of Africa to witness 5th failed rainy season
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported on Friday that forecasts for October to December indicate a strong likelihood of drier-than-average conditions, raising the prospect...
Japan to spend $1.8 mln on Shinzo Abe’s funeral
Despite mounting criticism from a public enraged by discoveries of the ruling party's ties to the Unification Church, the government of Japan said on...
180 people die in floods in Afghanistan
More than 180 people were murdered in flooding in Afghanistan this month, the Taliban reported on Thursday, pleading with the international community for assistance.In...
Energy crisis deepens, Bangladesh to reduce working hours for schools, banks
Due to worries over rising gasoline prices and the effects of the Ukraine war, schools in Bangladesh will be closed an additional day every...