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Korean tech giant Samsung, which has denied rumors that it is working on a blockchain-focused smartphone, has just made patent applications in the UK for cryptocurrency wallets and related transfer technology. Photo: Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji

China, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Taiwan

Wednesday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

Xizhi district of New Taipei City, Taiwan. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Middle East, Taiwan

Indonesian woman leaps to her death after spat with husband

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said president Rodrigo Duterte 'made up' the story of him molesting a domestic worker when he was a teenager. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Presidential Communications Operations Office

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Spokesman says Duterte ‘made up’ molestation story

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

The National Bank of Kuwait's Direct Remit service, powered by Ripple’s technology, is being touted as a fast, around-the-clock remittance service. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle East, South Asia, Thailand, World

National Bank of Kuwait to use Ripple for remittances

by Luke Thompson January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

Priyanka Gandhi speaking in Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Photo: The Times of India

India, Iran, Middle East, South Asia

Rahul Gandhi’s sister may contest 2019 polls from Uttar Pradesh

by Kanchan Srivastava January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

The group 7th Symphony is a six-member outfit made up of Filipino migrant workers in the UAE. Photo: Facebook/7th Symphony

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Filipino band wins top prize in UAE music competition

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

Lucky Plaza, Singapore. Photo: Google Maps

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Filipina worker abandons boss after wage advance refused

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

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7 Filipino migrant workers win thousands in UAE raffle

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

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Woman accused of blinding Filipina with acid in Dubai

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

The Golden Dragon Hotel at 61 Westerhout Road in Singapore where the woman's body was found. Photo: Google Maps

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Bangladeshi arrested over death of Indonesian girlfriend

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

Hor Al Anz in Dubai where some of the robberies took place. Photo: Google Maps

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Robbery gang targeting women finally caught in Dubai

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

Vladimir Putin has many things to toast internationally, but domestic unrest is growing. Photo: Reuters/Sergei Karpukhin

Afghanistan, Beijing, China, European Union, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Power projection, economic resilience, domestic discontent

by Alex Kruglov January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

France, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Syria, World

Syria withdrawal ‘will not affect’ US support for Israel

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

لم تتقبل السعودية التعليقات الساخرة للكوميدي الأمريكي حسن منهاج عن ولي العهد محمد بن سلمان في برنامجه «بيتريوت آكت» صورة: نتفليكس.

France, India, Middle East, South Asia, World

No laughing matter: Saudis put the screws on streaming giant

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

Avi Gabbay, chairman of the Israeli Labor Party, addresses a conference in March. Photo: AFP

France, Israel, Middle East, World

Israel opposition dramatically splits ahead of April 9 election

by Asia Times staff January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

يمنيون مهجرون من مدينة الحديدة يتلقون الدعم الغذائي من برنامج الأغذية العالمي في مدينة حجة الشمالية في 25 سبتمبر/أيلول 2018. صورة: ESSA AHMED / AFP

Middle East

برنامج الغذاء العالمي يكشف عن سرقة المساعدات الغذائية في اليمن

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse January 1, 2019January 31, 2019

Chumphon, several hours south of Bangkok. Photo: Wikipedia

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Man kills six family members, then himself at New Year party

by Asia Times staff January 1, 2019February 18, 2020

Egypt, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Asia, Syria, World

Arab countries struggle with the stigma associated with rape

by Rym Tina Ghazal January 1, 2019

An image grab from propaganda video released by ISIS shows fighters with the trademark Jihadists flag. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, Iraq, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, World

Is ISIS defeated? It depends

by Faisal Al Yafai January 1, 2019

AT Finance, Australia, China, European Union, France, Germany, Middle East, New Zealand, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Asia, South Korea, World

Campaign against Huawei faces embarrassing reality

by Asia Times staff January 1, 2019February 18, 2020

Bangladesh, China, European Union, India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

Bangladesh market stokes South Asia’s snub

by Gary Kleiman January 1, 2019January 1, 2019

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party addressing supporters at a pre-election rally in Islamabad on June 30. Photo: AFP/Aamir Qureshi

Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Clock is ticking for Imran Khan and the establishment

by Imad Zafar January 1, 2019

الرئيس السوداني عمر البشير يتحدث في اجتماع مع قيادات أمنية بمقر الشرطة بالعاصمة الخرطوم في 30 ديسمبر/كانون الأول 2018. صورة: ASHRAF SHAZLY / AFP

Middle East

بعد تبريره لقتل المتظاهرين، الرئيس السوداني يدعو المعارضة للمشاركة في انتخابات 2020

by Asia Times staff January 1, 2019January 31, 2019

Afghan commandos. Photo: Reuters/Nasir Wakif

Afghanistan, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, World

CIA oversees grisly war crimes in Afghanistan

by Asia Times staff January 1, 2019February 18, 2020

العلم الإسرائيلي في مدخل مقر النقابات العمالية في العاصمة الأردنية عمان، في 30 ديسمبر/كانون الأول 2018. صورة: KHALIL MAZRAAWI / AFP

Israel, Jordan, Middle East

إسرائيل تحتج على سير وزيرة أردنية فوق العلم الإسرائيلي

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse January 1, 2019January 31, 2019

الناشط نبيل رجب يتحدث مع الناشطة زينب الخواجة بعد الإفراج عنها في 3 يونيو/حزيران 2016 في المنامة البحرين. صورة: REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Middle East

محكمة بحرينية تؤيد الحكم بالسجن خمس سنوات على الناشط نبيل رجب

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse January 1, 2019January 31, 2019

Donald Trump's chief of staff John Kelly (right) and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis (left), seen with John McCain's wife, Cindy, at the late senator's funeral. Photo: CNP

Afghanistan, Middle East, South Asia, Syria

Trump rebukes ‘failed generals’ as they issue veiled swipes

by Asia Times staff January 1, 2019February 18, 2020

Middle East, Turkey

HSBC Turkey chief hit by probe for insulting Erdogan: report

by Asia Times staff January 1, 2019February 18, 2020

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, Cambodia March 13, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Samrang Pring

AT Finance, Cambodia, China, European Union, Middle East, World

Make or break for Hun Sen’s one-party state

by David Hutt December 31, 2018February 18, 2020

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath. Photo: Wikimedia

AT Finance, China, European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, World

2018 was the Year of Women

by Sunil Dhavala December 31, 2018

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Category: Middle East

Wednesday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

Indonesian woman leaps to her death after spat with husband

Spokesman says Duterte ‘made up’ molestation story

National Bank of Kuwait to use Ripple for remittances

Rahul Gandhi’s sister may contest 2019 polls from Uttar Pradesh

Filipino band wins top prize in UAE music competition

Filipina worker abandons boss after wage advance refused

7 Filipino migrant workers win thousands in UAE raffle

Woman accused of blinding Filipina with acid in Dubai

Bangladeshi arrested over death of Indonesian girlfriend

Robbery gang targeting women finally caught in Dubai

Power projection, economic resilience, domestic discontent

Syria withdrawal ‘will not affect’ US support for Israel

No laughing matter: Saudis put the screws on streaming giant

Israel opposition dramatically splits ahead of April 9 election

برنامج الغذاء العالمي يكشف عن سرقة المساعدات الغذائية في اليمن

Man kills six family members, then himself at New Year party

Arab countries struggle with the stigma associated with rape

Is ISIS defeated? It depends

Campaign against Huawei faces embarrassing reality

Bangladesh market stokes South Asia’s snub

Clock is ticking for Imran Khan and the establishment

بعد تبريره لقتل المتظاهرين، الرئيس السوداني يدعو المعارضة للمشاركة في انتخابات 2020

CIA oversees grisly war crimes in Afghanistan

إسرائيل تحتج على سير وزيرة أردنية فوق العلم الإسرائيلي

محكمة بحرينية تؤيد الحكم بالسجن خمس سنوات على الناشط نبيل رجب

Trump rebukes ‘failed generals’ as they issue veiled swipes

HSBC Turkey chief hit by probe for insulting Erdogan: report

Make or break for Hun Sen’s one-party state

2018 was the Year of Women

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