It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine
The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.
Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World
The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.
Kyrgyzstan Is Russia’s Trading Loophole
Kyrgyzstan has turned into a crucial middleman for Russia to import goods from China since the start of the Ukraine war. Paul Sonne, our Moscow bureau chief, traveled to Kyrgyzstan to see its skyrocketing economic growth…
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.
An Heir to a Thai Beer Empire Accused His Brother of Sexual Abuse. Then He Took on His Family.
Siranudh Scott, an heir to Thailand’s Singha beer empire, has prompted a rare public reckoning about a topic considered taboo.
Lucy Letby Murder Inquiry to Issue Report, Though Experts Say She May Not Be Guilty
Significant questions remain about the evidence used to convict a British nurse of murdering seven babies, but a report predicated on her guilt is to be released Tuesday.
Syrians Protest as Surge in Fuel Prices Adds to Cost-of-Living Crisis
The government’s decision to increase prices as much as 40 percent spurred widespread demonstrations across the country.
What Do the Houthis Want?
The Iranian-backed militia has made strategic gains, becoming an unlikely power player in the Middle East.
She Bashed the Government on a Private Call. Then She Was Detained for Months
Racial and political tensions have flared in Trinidad and Tobago after members of an ethnic minority were accused of an assassination plot based on a private phone call.
British Man Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Raping Wife Over 20 Years
The police said that a dozen other men conspired with the husband, who is in his 60s, to abuse the woman in northern England.