Facing China with Quiet Pragmatism 
Pharma giants pay millions to Russian distributor entangled in corruption allegations to win cancer drug business 
Xi emerges powerful from Beijing meeting, but maybe not all-powerful Facing China with Quiet Pragmatism
Malaysia’s diplomacy in the South China Sea caters to possible stormy days ahead …
Corruption
Pharma giants pay millions to Russian distributor entangled in corruption allegations to win cancer drug business
Confidential whistleblower reports allege that Western companies offer huge bonuses to Russian middlemen, inflating prices for lifesaving treatments at the expense of patients. …
Xi emerges powerful from Beijing meeting, but maybe not all-powerful
He does not have total control over provincial leaders and the military …
Egyptian court orders closure of news site Mada Masr and fines editor Lina Attalah, sparking international outcry
Attalah was briefly detained and ordered to pay more than $50,000 amid a government crackdown on independent media. …
Indonesia’s Nuclear Deal with Russia is Fraught with Concerns
A floating nuclear plant sounds convenient. The reality is highly complex. …
Amazon mining boss wanted by Brazil for sheltering Jair Bolsonaro’s spy chief has businesses, properties in Florida
Bolsonaro’s son Flávio landed in Florida yesterday after he lost Brazil’s presidential election, claiming himself the legitimate winner. …