Middle East – Page 212

The Hong Kong High Court. Photo: HK Judiciary

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Filipina maid wins appeal against overstay conviction

by Asia Times staff April 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Siti Fatimah receives the model worker award from Eric Chu Li-lun, the mayor of New Taipei. Photo: ilabor.ntpc.gov.tw

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Middle East, Taiwan

Indonesian maid praised for saving employer, others in fire

by Asia Times staff April 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Australia, China, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, World

Amid high-stakes 5G battle, US investigates Huawei for Iran sanctions violations

by Asia Times staff April 26, 2018February 18, 2020

A Russian S-300 air defense system launches a missile. Photo: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Israel threatens to strike Russian air defense systems headed to Syria

by Asia Times staff April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

A cartoon style illustration of a superhero couple with American Flag in the background. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

When pushing for war, belief is all that matters

by Andrew Brennan April 25, 2018April 25, 2018

I-Mei Foods’ Nankan plant, Luzhu district, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Middle East, Philippines, Taiwan

Filipino attributes career success to Taiwan experience

by Asia Times staff April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Gregor Rom

AT Finance, Middle East, Philippines

Family of missing maid in Saudi seek to meet employer

by Asia Times staff April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Middle East, Philippines

Filipino warns compatriots in UAE on online phone scams

by Asia Times staff April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Kowloon Tong in Kowloon where the woman and the car met. Photo: Google Maps

Middle East

Video of woman throwing herself in front of car goes viral

by Asia Times staff April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

A flotilla of Chinese naval vessels in a live combat drill in an undated photo. Photo: AFP/China Out

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, France, India, Japan, Middle East, Myanmar, New Zealand, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Pakistan, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Timor Leste, World

China advances, West frets in South Pacific

by Bertil Lintner April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Central on Hong Kong Island where the theft took place. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Filipina volunteer’s wallet stolen at Buddhist center

by Asia Times staff April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

The Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Kuwait, Middle East, Philippines

Philippine govt apologizes to Kuwait over maid rescues

by Asia Times staff April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

A map shows the route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/ Wanishahrukh

China, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Pakistan’s CPEC projects leaving Balochistan behind

by Adnan Aamir April 25, 2018April 26, 2018

Filipino maid Regine Pedregosa allegedly had a breakdown after her employer abused her. Photos: Facebook

AT Finance, Middle East, Philippines

Maid suffers breakdown after ‘abuse by employer’ in Saudi

by Asia Times staff April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Egypt, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

The sad history behind the Syria crisis

by Alexander Casella April 25, 2018

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un meets scientists and technicians in the field of research into nuclear weapons. Photo: KCNA via Reuters

AT Finance, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, World

Is North Korea really ready to denuclearize?

by Taehwa Hong April 25, 2018April 25, 2018

Beijing, China, Iran, Middle East, Russia, World

Growing bloc aims to dethrone US dollar

by Asia Times staff April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Germany, Middle East, Philippines, World

Filipino gets life sentence for pimping out four women

by Asia Times staff April 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Mayuri Patil, the first woman to become an Excise Sub-Inspector from her village in Maharashtra, India, has inspired other girls in her area to pursue their dreams. Photo: 101 Reporters

India, Middle East, South Asia

Farmer’s daughter ignores gender bias to become civil servant

by Sanket Jain April 24, 2018February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Middle East, South Asia

Enam orang dalam kasus rumah bordil tetap dipenjara seumur hidup

by Asia Times staff April 24, 2018April 24, 2018

An experimental theater performance will feature Indonesian migrant workers. Photo: YouTube, Macao Arts Festival

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Macau, Middle East

Pertunjukan teater oleh PMI tunjukkan kehidupan migran

by Asia Times staff April 24, 2018April 24, 2018

Yau Ma Tei StationPhoto: Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

MTR evacuates 700 people after iPhone catches fire

by Asia Times staff April 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Chancery Lane, Novena, Singapore. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East, Singapore

Maid denies stealing US$38,000 in valuables

by Asia Times staff April 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Hong Kong Airport and methamphetamine, inset.
Photo: iStockphoto, Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

African woman arrested for drug trafficking at HK airport

by Asia Times staff April 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Tung Chung on Lantau Island. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Thai woman jailed for arson at district councillor’s office

by Asia Times staff April 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Block 276 on Tampines Street 22 in Singapore. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East, Singapore

Indonesian maid jailed 15 years for killing nagging employer

by Asia Times staff April 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament of his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Parliament in Ankara. Photo: Reuters/Umit Bektas

Iraq, Middle East, Syria, Turkey

Motives behind snap elections in Turkey

by Nicos Panayiotides April 24, 2018

North Korea, Missile, Unclear, USA. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Cambodia, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Myanmar, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, South Korea, Vietnam, World

How to negotiate a lasting deal with North Korea

by Brahma Chellaney April 23, 2018April 23, 2018

A man hangs a poster depicting Palestinian electrical engineer Fadi al-Batash, who was shot to death in Malaysia, on his family house in the northern Gaza Strip April 21, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Mohammed Salem

AT Finance, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Malaysia, Middle East, Myanmar, Russia, Syria, World

Killing draws Malaysia deeper into Middle East conflicts

by David Hutt April 23, 2018February 18, 2020

The Labor Affairs Bureau of Kaohsiung City in Taiwan which held the awards. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Middle East, Taiwan, Vietnam

Vietnamese is Kaohsiung’s model foreign worker

by Asia Times staff April 23, 2018February 18, 2020

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Category: Middle East

Filipina maid wins appeal against overstay conviction

Indonesian maid praised for saving employer, others in fire

Amid high-stakes 5G battle, US investigates Huawei for Iran sanctions violations

Israel threatens to strike Russian air defense systems headed to Syria

When pushing for war, belief is all that matters

Filipino attributes career success to Taiwan experience

Family of missing maid in Saudi seek to meet employer

Filipino warns compatriots in UAE on online phone scams

Video of woman throwing herself in front of car goes viral

China advances, West frets in South Pacific

Filipina volunteer’s wallet stolen at Buddhist center

Philippine govt apologizes to Kuwait over maid rescues

Pakistan’s CPEC projects leaving Balochistan behind

Maid suffers breakdown after ‘abuse by employer’ in Saudi

The sad history behind the Syria crisis

Is North Korea really ready to denuclearize?

Growing bloc aims to dethrone US dollar

Filipino gets life sentence for pimping out four women

Farmer’s daughter ignores gender bias to become civil servant

Enam orang dalam kasus rumah bordil tetap dipenjara seumur hidup

Pertunjukan teater oleh PMI tunjukkan kehidupan migran

MTR evacuates 700 people after iPhone catches fire

Maid denies stealing US$38,000 in valuables

African woman arrested for drug trafficking at HK airport

Thai woman jailed for arson at district councillor’s office

Indonesian maid jailed 15 years for killing nagging employer

Motives behind snap elections in Turkey

How to negotiate a lasting deal with North Korea

Killing draws Malaysia deeper into Middle East conflicts

Vietnamese is Kaohsiung’s model foreign worker

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