Azerbaijan, a predominantly Shi’ite country, is also home to other ethnic and religious groups, including ancient Zoroastrian, Christian and Jewish communities.
Israeli army says hits squad placing explosives along Syria frontier
The Israeli army on Monday said it had fired at and hit a group of militants placing explosives along the border fence with Syria on the Golan Heights. There was no immediate comment from Syria.
Kazakhstan logs pneumonia cases with COVID-19 symptoms
Kazakhstan logged 1,226 new COVID-19 cases and 5,181 pneumonia cases showing COVID-19 symptoms but with unspecified etiology. Meanwhile, 36 lethal cases from the coronavirus and 30 deaths from …
India, Sri Lanka defence ties fortified
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India, Navy Captain Vikas Sood has called on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on July 28, Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Army …
In Sri Lanka’s rice hub, a tale of rural neglect and mounting debt
Disillusioned farmers in Polonnaruwa district ask why they must vote when their suffering persists amid unkept electoral promises …
The changing isle: Poll-bound Sri Lanka
The victimization of minorities in the island nation is somewhat similar to what their counterparts are facing in India …
30 years after Iraq invaded Kuwait, veterans commemorate Americans killed in Gulf War
“A lot of guys gave their all, left home and were gone for a long time, proud to defend and protect our country,” said former Chicago Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago.
Virus surges in India, Philippines; Australia imposes curfew
Surges of new coronavirus cases continued Sunday in India and the Philippines, which recorded another daily high to surpass 100,000 total infections, as officials across the globe considered stricter …
Why Japan’s Feud With South Korea Isn’t Going Away
Japan’s colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula ended more than seven decades ago, yet that legacy still roils everyday politics on both sides. South Korea and Japan, major trading partners and both U …
Japan, UK begin talks with view to scrapping tariffs on Japanese cars around 2026: Jiji
Japan and Britain began talks with a view to scrapping tariffs on Japanese cars around 2026, Jiji news agency reported on Friday.