Outrage at ‘whites only’ party spurs Sri Lanka to scrap long-term visas for Russians, Ukrainians
It follows outrage over a “whites only” event advertised at a Russian-run nightclub on the Indian Ocean island.
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South Korea’s baby care sector sees ironic boom as families ‘show their love’ by splurging
The surge comes as grandparents as well as uncles and aunts increase spending on their family’s only child, analysts said.
As Pakistan Installs a Prime Minister, the Road Ahead Looks Rocky
Pakistan’s newly elected Parliament approved Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister onSunday, ushering in his second term in that role and capping weeks of upheaval — as well as setting into motion a government facing economic and political challenges that are likely to leave the country in turmoil for years to come.
Shehbaz Sharif is Pakistan’s new premier. Imran Khan’s allies in parliament protest, allege rigging
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Sunday Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest against his appointment, alleging rigging in last month’s election.
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term after controversial vote
Sharif returns to the role he held until August last year when parliament was dissolved ahead of the February 8 election.
Short positions in China stocks shrink after regulatory crackdown
Short positions in China's stock market shrank by a third in February to their lowest in more than three years, reflecting measures by regulators to curb speculation and boost investor confidence.
China data leak spotlights cyber-spying across Southeast Asia
PHNOM PENH -- Hackers at a Chinese state-linked security contractor targeted government agencies across Southeast Asia for years, a major document leak shows, revealing rare details of cyberespionage in countries where Beijing has strong political and economic ties.