Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years
One in 69 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.
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1,000 days have passed since the Taliban barred girls from secondary education, the UN says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — One thousand days have passed since girls in Afghanistan were banned from attending secondary schools. That’s according to the U.N. children’s agency, which said Thursday that “no country can move forward when half its population is left behind.”
Manila sees more Chinese vessels ahead of Beijing’s maritime arrest policy
Analysts warn China’s aggressive moves in the region, including its detention policy, could escalate into armed conflict as Beijing continues to push a strategy designed to provoke other nations “to be the first to fire”.
Thursday Briefing: G7 Leaders Prepare to Debate Frozen Russian Assets
For two years, Western allies have debated how to deal with $300 billion in frozen Russian assets. The G7 leaders, who will meet beginning today in Italy, seem on the brink of announcing a compromise.
Analysis: Xi Jinping's Belt and Road leaves Malaysia with a 'ghost' island
Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff and editorial writer at Nikkei. He spent seven years in China as a correspondent and later as China bureau chief. He was the 2014 recipient of the Vaughn-Ueda International Journalist prize.
Oil prices rise as supply-demand balance expected to tighten in third quarter
Crude oil futures rose Wednesday as traders bet on tightening supplies later in the year. The Federal Reserve's indication of just one interest rate cut this year and bearish U.S. stockpile data limited the gains. The Department of Energy sees global demand rising this year by 1.1 million barrels per day, or bpd, up from a previous forecast of 900,000 bpd. The increased demand implies a supply deficit, with world production expected to rise 800,000 bpd in 2024.
Pakistan’s new government presents its first budget as it seeks a new long-term IMF bailout
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s new coalition government presented its first budget in parliament on Wednesday, promising an increase of up to 25% in the salaries of government employees and setting an ambitious tax collection target while talks with the International Monetary Fund about a new bailout continue.
Vietnam War-affected Dong Nai transforms into economic hub
TOKYO -- Vietnam's Dong Nai province, known as the most affected by contamination from defoliants used during the Vietnam War, is transforming itself into an economic hub as part of the greater Ho Chi Minh City area, with a new airport and industrial parks in the pipeline.