Coca-Cola ad in Bangladesh sparks backlash for ‘denying ties with Israel’
The 60-second commercial was briefly withdrawn before the US-based firm put it back up as it battles calls for boycott amid the war in Gaza.
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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.
Myanmar’s economy in crisis as civil strife disrupts trade and livelihoods
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar, once a thriving emerging economy, is struggling to regain momentum as the country’s civil war increasingly disrupts trade and livelihoods.
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.
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.
U.S. Expands Sanctions on Russia as G7 Leaders Gather
The Biden administration announced a series of new financial sanctions Wednesday aimed at interrupting the fast-growing technology links between China and Russia that American officials believe are behind a broad effort to rebuild and modernize Russia’s military during its war with Ukraine.
India urges Russia to return its citizens recruited by Russia’s army after 2 were killed
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Wednesday said it had urged Russia to return Indian citizens recruited by Russia’s army after two were killed recently in the war in Ukraine.
Under Modi 3.0, India’s China focus, Pakistan pressure, regional sway to persist
The two countries have fought over the disputed region, including in several wars, since their independence in 1947.