Ex-CIA director sees ‘slow-balization’ from geopolitical shocks

THE GEOPOLITICAL crisis over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing US-China tensions have led to “slow-balization,” where global integration is happening at

Ex-CIA director sees ‘slow-balization’ from geopolitical shocks

THE GEOPOLITICAL crisis over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing US-China tensions have led to “slow-balization,” where global integration is happening at

Thailand sees 2.14 million foreign visitors in January as tourism rebounds

BANGKOK — Thailand recorded 2.14 million foreign visitors in January, tourism ministry data showed on Monday, down slightly from the previous month

WB estimates quakes caused $34.2 billion in damage in Turkey

WASHINGTON — The two major earthquakes which hit Turkey on Feb. 6 caused about $34.2 billion in direct physical damage, but total

As China’s birth rate slumps, political advisor urges single women to freeze their eggs

HONG KONG — A member of China’s top political advisory body said she would propose allowing unmarried women to access egg freezing

Reuters reporters’ online accounts faked to approach China activists

HONG KONG – Two Reuters journalists had their identities faked by an unknown person or people who then used sham social media accounts to engage with Chinese activists on several online platforms over several

Blinken to hold talks with Central Asian nations in wake of Ukraine anniversary

ASTANA, Kazakhstan – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Central Asia Tuesday where he will visit and meet with officials from all five former Soviet republics

North Korea’s Kim orders ‘fundamental transformation’ of agriculture amid reports of food shortages

SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged government officials to engineer a “fundamental transformation” in agricultural production, state media reported on Tuesday, amid fears that the country’s food shortage

US awards nearly $1 billion to airports in infrastructure grants

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is awarding nearly $1 billion to 99 US airport terminal projects under a 2021 $1 trillion infrastructure law. The awards include $10.8 million to