Interviews – Page 7

Former Indian journalist and Union Minister M. J. Akbar (L) has been accused of sexual harassment by at least 16 women. Photo: AFP / Prakash SINGH

India, South Asia

#MeToo sexual harassment claims force M J Akbar to resign

by Asia Times staff October 18, 2018February 18, 2020

The Trump administration has taken a hard line against China and Russia. Photo: IStock

Beijing, China, European Union, Russia, Shanghai, World

What sanctions on Russia and China really mean

by Pepe Escobar October 18, 2018February 18, 2020

A worker at a garment factory in the Shwe Pyi Thar industrial zone in Yangon in a September 2015 file photo. Photo: AFP/Ye Aung Thu

AT Finance, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, European Union, France, Japan, Myanmar, Northeast Asia, South Asia, Thailand, World

EU sanctions threaten to de-industrialize Myanmar

by Peter Janssen and Kyaw Lynn October 18, 2018February 18, 2020

China, European Union, Hong Kong, World

Look for cash-rich companies with little debt: analyst

by Asia Times staff October 17, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in the Oval Office at the White House. Photo: Mark Wilson / dpa for AFP

AT Finance, China, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

The US-Saudi relationship after Khashoggi

by Barak Barfi October 17, 2018

Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, where journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed. Photo: AFP/ Yasin Akgul

Iran, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Khashoggi affair won’t stop Trump’s drive for war with Iran

by Jefferson Morley October 17, 2018

Russia's spies have left a trail of evidence leading directly to Moscow. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, European Union, Malaysia, Middle East, Russia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Russia’s spies red-faced after multiple plots uncovered

by Giovanni Pigni October 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Ethnic Uighurs take part in a protest march asking the European Union to call upon China to respect human rights in the Chinese Xinjiang region and the closure of "re-education centers" where some Uighurs are detained, during a march in Brussels, April 27, 2018. Photo:AFP/ Emmanuel Dunand

AT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Myanmar, Russia, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, World

Mahathir puts Uighur rights above China ties

by Nile Bowie October 16, 2018February 18, 2020

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn lights a candle at a sacred ceremony in a file photo. His formal coronation is due to be held in early May. Photo: Facebook

AT Finance, Laos, Thailand, World

A lighter royal touch for Thailand

by Shawn W. Crispin October 16, 2018February 18, 2020

Pakistani Finance Minister Asad Umar. Photo: Wikipedia

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

Pakistan’s IMF plea a symptom of China’s debt-trap diplomacy

by Ali Salman Andani October 15, 2018

Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island
Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia

Domestic worker accused of stealing from singer’s mother

by Asia Times staff October 15, 2018February 18, 2020

The retirement of US Defense Secretary James Mattis raises fears that a voice of prudence and professionalism will be absent from Donald Trump's cabinet. Photo: AFP

Uncategorized

Trump says defense chief Mattis ‘could be’ leaving post

by Asia Times staff October 15, 2018February 18, 2020

A consulate officer is seen outside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul as the waiting continues on the disappearance of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Photo: AFP

Egypt, Middle East, Turkey, World

Saudi stocks tumble as Khashoggi pressure intensifies

by Alan Bonini October 14, 2018February 18, 2020

Anwar Ibrahim (C) meets supporters after submitting his documents at the nomination center for the by-election in Port Dickson, Malaysia on September 29, 2018. Photo: Andalou Agency via AFP/Adli Ghazali

AT Finance, China, India, Malaysia, South Asia

Malaysia’s Anwar one step closer to the top

by Nile Bowie October 14, 2018February 18, 2020

US national security adviser John Bolton speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference on February 24, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, Brunei, China, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

Bolton to China: ‘behavior needs to be adjusted’

by Asia Times staff October 13, 2018February 18, 2020

Kashmir radio host Mohammad Rafiq Pir at Red FM. Photo: Majid Hyderi

China, World

How the voice of Kashmir rose above his childhood struggles

by Majid Hyderi October 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Mason Andrews and his plane, the Spirit of Louisiane. Photo: Handout

AT Finance, China, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Philippines, Taiwan, World

Taiwan F-16 challenges US teen’s around-the-world flight

by Asia Times staff October 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Pastor Andrew Brunson being escorted to house arrest in Izmir, Turkey. Photo: Anadolu Agency via AFP/Evren Atalay

Middle East, Turkey, World

US, Turkey said to reach deal on release of American pastor

by Asia Times staff October 12, 2018February 18, 2020

الطبيب الباكستاني المحتجز شاكيل أفريدي الذي جندته المخابرات الأمريكية للمساعدة في البحث عن أسامة بن لادن (الثالث من جهة اليسار) في صورة عائلية في مكان غير معروف في باكستان، 2016. صورة: AFP/SS MIRZA

Pakistan, South Asia, World

Doctor who helped find Bin Laden ‘unwell’ in tiny cell

by F.M. Shakil October 11, 2018February 18, 2020

South Korea's Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha has been blasted and praised for her comments about sanctions and North Korea. Photo: AFP/Nhac Nguyen

AT Finance, Beijing, China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, World

Trump bangs table as Seoul differs over North Korea sanctions

by Andrew Salmon October 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Indonesia's rupiah has lost more than 10% of its value to the dollar so far this year. Image: iStock/Getty Images

AT Finance, China, India, Indonesia, Middle East, South Asia, Turkey, Vietnam, World

Rupiah’s slide sparks crisis fears in Indonesia

by John McBeth October 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Uncategorized

Historic hurricane batters US; damage could reach US$30 billion

by Asia Times staff October 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Fusheng No.11. Photo: Johan Victor @Marinetraffic.com

AT Finance, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Taiwan

Taiwan: migrant fishing crew treated illegally

by Asia Times staff October 10, 2018February 18, 2020

Activists in Bangladesh hold placards and a banner during a protest against the Digital Security Act in Dhaka on February. Photo: AFP / Rehman Asad

Bangladesh, South Asia, World

New digital law ‘will hit press freedom and silence dissenters’

by Faisal Mahmud October 10, 2018February 18, 2020

The Khashoggi affair has rocked the House of Saud and US policy in the Middle East. But questions are still being asked about what lays behind it. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, Bahrain, India, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Who is Jamal Khashoggi?

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse October 10, 2018February 18, 2020

India, Iran, Middle East, South Asia, World

Indian media’s #MeToo storm now names junior foreign minister

by Aritry Das October 9, 2018February 18, 2020

Jamal Khashoggi was murdered when he visited the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. Photo: AFP

Iran, Middle East, World

Saudi journalist disappearance ruffles feathers in Washington

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse October 9, 2018February 18, 2020

Former Interpol President Meng Hongwei at a plenary meeting of the International Cybersecurity Congress. Photo: AFP / Valeriy Melnikov / Sputnik

Beijing, China, France, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World, Wuhan

Ex-Interpol president detained in China’s anti-corruption drive

by Asia Times staff October 8, 2018February 18, 2020

A man holds election campaign material of the BJP and the Indian National Congress party ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in 2018. Photo: AFP / Noah Seelam

India, South Asia

The fat cost of winning a seat in an Indian election

by T S Sudhir October 8, 2018February 18, 2020

Secretary of commerce Wilbur Ross. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, China, Iran, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, World

Afghanistan’s mineral wealth catches Trump’s eye

by PK Semler October 8, 2018October 8, 2018

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Tag: Interviews

#MeToo sexual harassment claims force M J Akbar to resign

What sanctions on Russia and China really mean

EU sanctions threaten to de-industrialize Myanmar

Look for cash-rich companies with little debt: analyst

The US-Saudi relationship after Khashoggi

Khashoggi affair won’t stop Trump’s drive for war with Iran

Russia’s spies red-faced after multiple plots uncovered

Mahathir puts Uighur rights above China ties

A lighter royal touch for Thailand

Pakistan’s IMF plea a symptom of China’s debt-trap diplomacy

Domestic worker accused of stealing from singer’s mother

Trump says defense chief Mattis ‘could be’ leaving post

Saudi stocks tumble as Khashoggi pressure intensifies

Malaysia’s Anwar one step closer to the top

Bolton to China: ‘behavior needs to be adjusted’

How the voice of Kashmir rose above his childhood struggles

Taiwan F-16 challenges US teen’s around-the-world flight

US, Turkey said to reach deal on release of American pastor

Doctor who helped find Bin Laden ‘unwell’ in tiny cell

Trump bangs table as Seoul differs over North Korea sanctions

Rupiah’s slide sparks crisis fears in Indonesia

Historic hurricane batters US; damage could reach US$30 billion

Taiwan: migrant fishing crew treated illegally

New digital law ‘will hit press freedom and silence dissenters’

Who is Jamal Khashoggi?

Indian media’s #MeToo storm now names junior foreign minister

Saudi journalist disappearance ruffles feathers in Washington

Ex-Interpol president detained in China’s anti-corruption drive

The fat cost of winning a seat in an Indian election

Afghanistan’s mineral wealth catches Trump’s eye

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