“Thank you all for your kind messages on our wedding,” Princess Raiyah shared on Twitter, alongside a romantic portrait of her and her husband, Ned Donovan.
Jordan says it tapped bond market to speed recovery from pandemic hit
Jordan’s finance minister said on Wednesday the kingdom’s success in tapping $1.75 billion from the international debt market last week has eased pressure on the economy and paves the way for a …
Thailand moves to legalise same-sex unions
If passed by parliament, the legislation would make Thailand only the second place in Asia to legally recognise same-sex couples.
Iran Signs Military Deal with Syria to Boost Air Defenses, Challenge U.S.
“The peoples and countries of the region do not welcome the American presence, and our strong responses to American hostilities continue,” Iran’s most senior military officer said.
Iran-backed militia threatens escalation after Iraqi security raids group suspected of rocket attacks against US forces
A powerful Iran-backed militia said Wednesday there would be “escalation” if Iraq’s prime minister continues to clamp down on armed groups, as tensions spiked following the killing of a prominent …
Stop buying Turkey’s F-35 parts, lawmakers tell DoD
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Pentagon to more quickly stop buying F-35 fighter jet components from Turkey.
US voices concern over Vietnam sentence to Facebook user
The United States on Wednesday voiced concern after Vietnam handed down an eight year prison sentence to a Facebook user who broadcast pro-democracy views, calling on Hanoi to allow freedom of …
In Pakistan, the Army Tightens Its Grip
As military expenditure soars in Pakistan despite an unprecedented economic catastrophe, Khan’s power looks to be waning.
White House warns railroad pension agency over China investments
The White House has warned the Railroad Retirement Board, a federal agency, that its investments in Chinese assets are an “unnecessary economic risk” that pose a national security threat to America.
Fact check: Bubonic plague case found in Inner Mongolia, China
A case of bubonic plague was reported in northern China. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how diseases will thrive in whatever vector they’re given. Recent reports from China’s Inner Mongolia region …