Asia Tonight: News in brief May 28
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, May 28: – Water usage restrictions to be imposed in Sydney, amid a record-breaking drought. – Two men arrested in Thailand for … source
Riots in Jakarta continue after Indonesian President Widodo's re-election
Protests over the outcome of last month’s presidential election gripped the heart of Indonesia’s capital on Wednesday (May 22), after demonstrators and police … source
Riots in Jakarta continue after Indonesian President Widodo's re-election
Protests over the outcome of last month’s presidential election gripped the heart of Indonesia’s capital on Wednesday (May 22), after demonstrators and police … source
Nigeria: Muhammadu Buhari sworn in amid criticism [The Morning Call]
A low-key swearing in ceremony in Nigeria, as President Muhammadu Buhari took his oath of office. In attendance, were members of the country’s diplomatic … source
Nigeria records more than 41,000 flight delays [Business Africa]
Nigeria, faced with the challenge of punctuality in airports, cancelled more than 700 national and international flights and recorded more than 41000 delays in … source
Over 70 million people displaced in 2018 – UNHCR
Despite populist rhetoric in the West, the real refugee crisis is playing out in developing countries, which hosts most of the record 70.8 million displaced people … source
CAF CUP: Zamalek crowned at the end of suspense
Zamalek are back at the top after 17 years of stagnation. The Egyptians won the CAF Cup on Sunday at the end of suspense.* On this week’s edition, the club…
Polls open in Madagascar's legislative elections
Voters in Madagascar head to the polls on Monday to elect their 151 law makers. Less than 6 months after Andry Rajoelina’s election, the legislative elections in … source
Oil prices rises as Saudi Arabia signals OPEC deal extension
Oil prices rose on Friday, climbing further from five-month lows hit this week amid signs that Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other … source
What is the role of women in new technologies?
The second edition of the Women in Business leadership meeting organized by the Africa CEO Forum kicked off on Monday.* For the next two days, nearly 250 … source