Indonesia cabinet unveiled, includes president’s main rival
Indonesian President Joko Widodo unveiled his cabinet for a second term on Wednesday, retaining former World Bank economist Sri Mulyani Indrawati as finance minister and...
Malaysia, Goldman discuss smaller penalty over 1MDB scandal – Bloomberg
Malaysia has discussed a $2 billion to $3 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs over the U.S. bank’s alleged role in the 1MDB scandal, Bloomberg reported...
China’s State Grid bags Ukraine wind farm contract from Norway’s NBT
China’s State Grid [STGRD.UL] said on Wednesday it bagged a contract from Norway-based renewable energy equipment maker NBT to build an onshore wind farm in...
READ: Diplomat describes pressure put on Ukraine to open ‘investigations’ | TheHill – The Hill
READ: Diplomat describes pressure put on Ukraine to open ‘investigations’ | TheHill The Hill The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry: Live updates CNN International Diplomat Bill...
Murder suspect walks free as Hong Kong, Taiwan authorities clash
A murder suspect whose case led to mass street protests in Hong Kong walked free from jail on Wednesday as the city’s government squabbled with...
Chile’s Pinera seeks forgiveness from hard-pressed citizens, offers rescue package
Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera announced an ambitious raft of measures on Tuesday, aiming to quell protests against his government with a guaranteed minimum wage, a...
‘Baby Shark’ song used to soothe toddler becomes rallying cry in Lebanon
A popular children’s song became a rallying cry in Lebanon after protesters in Beirut spontaneously sang the hit to calm a toddler caught in the...
NFL notebook: Patriots acquire WR Sanu from Falcons
Veteran wide receiver Mohamed Sanu was acquired by the New England Patriots from the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday in exchange for a 2020 second-round draft...
South Korea warns against ‘grave threat’ from liquid e-cigarettes
South Korea’s health minister on Wednesday “strongly advised” the public to stop using liquid e-cigarettes as growing health concerns fuel a global backlash against vaping....
Shaq backs Rockets’ Morey in Hong Kong protest controversy
National Basketball Association Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal on Tuesday said he agreed with Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, who came under fire from...