9 February 2021 – The UN Special Envoy for Syria said there had to be “constructive international diplomacy” if the peace process is to move forward in any way, appearing before the Security Council …
Yemen rebels attack Marib after President Biden softens stance
Iranian-backed rebels have attacked a stronghold of the Yemen government supported by Saudi Arabia, days after President Biden said that he was withdrawing support for the kingdom with a view to …
Biden’s Commitment to Yemen
Eight years ago, he stood with us. Times are harder, and we still need the U.S.
Baylor students share thoughts on fast-approaching deadline to pull troops from Afghanistan
During his presidential campaign, President Joe Biden vowed to bring an end to America’s “forever wars.” With the deadline to pull troops out of Afghanistan quickly approaching, Baylor students shared …
Iraq vows to recover all artefacts stolen after US-led invasion
Iraqi authorities have pledged to recover all the ancient artefacts that were stolen after the US-led invasion in 2003, a local media report said citing a …
South Korea to approve use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for all aged 18-plus
South Korea’s drug safety ministry on Wednesday said it will approve use of AstraZeneca PLC’s COVID-19 vaccine for all people, including those aged 65 and over.
Myanmar protests resume, West condemns security response
Protesters returned to the streets of Myanmar on Wednesday after the most violent day yet in demonstrations against a coup that halted a tentative transition to democracy under elected leader Aung San …
Myanmar protesters return to streets of capital despite police violence
Hundreds of government workers marched against the coup one day after officers used water cannon, rubber bullets and live rounds …
U.S. Concerned About Restrictions on Gatherings After Mass Demonstrations in Myanmar
The United States, which is working to restrict some aid to Myanmar after determining that a military coup had taken place and has threatened to impose fresh sanctions, was “movin …
Myanmar’s coup protests are different from past demonstrations, researcher says
People are demonstrating against Myanmar’s military after it overthrew the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.