Russian tourists stranded in Asia are running out of cash
It has become costlier to live in Thailand than in RussiaNOTHING BREAKS the spell of a beach holiday as abruptly as news that it is impossible to go home, as many Russians know through hard experience. In February tens of thousands of tourists fleeing their country’s bitter winter thawed out in several equator-hugging countries in…
A fragile ceasefire offers hope in Ethiopia
But it may collapse unless Tigray receives humanitarian aidTHE ROAD to peace in Ethiopia runs for about 500km through some of the most inhospitable land on earth, from Semera in Afar to Mekele, the capital of the state of Tigray (see map). Cutting it is the front line in Ethiopia’s 17-month-old civil war between the…
Oman’s sultan breaks with the past in economics
An oil windfall is a boon to public finances, but reminds Oman that it must diversifyWHEN TWO British prisoners were freed from Iran in March, it was no surprise that Oman was their first stop. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, held for years on bogus espionage charges, were freed as part of a deal that…
Politics
Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.Your browser does not support the element.Russia said it would scale back its attacks on Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, and another northern city, Chernihiv, to concentrate on eastern Ukraine. More shells fell on both cities, but there were reports of withdrawals by Russian troops.…
How To Manage And Moderate Your Brand’s Online Reputation
It’s no secret that in today’s digital world, your online reputation is everything. And that’s why it’s so important to actively work towards managing and moderating your brand’s online presence. As the online competition is growing significantly, it’s more important than ever to ensure your brand has a positive image among customers. And this the…
Mental Health: How to Support Your Employees’ Wellness
At least one in five adults experiences mental illness each year. However, only one in three of those who need help actually gets it. As a result, the affected employees might end up missing work or be less productive in the office. Presenteeism is a condition where people go to work, yet they’re struggling mentally…