Gunmen killed at least 19 people in a Monday morning attack on Afghanistan’s Kabul University, the nation’s Ministry of Interior announced.”Several terrorists and enemies of knowledge entered Kabul …
19 killed at Kabul University in Afghanistan as gunmen storm book fair
Gunmen stormed Kabul University on Monday as it hosted a book fair attended by the Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan, sparking an hours-long gun battle and leaving at least 19 dead and 22 wounded at …
Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry says hours-long siege of the Kabul University is over, with at least 25 dead and wounded
Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry says hours-long siege of the Kabul University is over, with at least 25 dead and wounded …
Iraq’s ancient ‘palm climbers’ struggle for survival
Under the autumn Iraqi sun, Abbas Abbud expertly scrambles up the ragged trunk of the palm tree. Now, sitting comfortably atop a date tree, he looks out over a golden sun setting over endless Iraqi …
Prime Minister of Iraq and head of LUKOIL discussed the prospects for cooperation
Kadhimi and Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar Ismail received a delegation of LUKOIL headed by its President Vagit Alekperov today in Iraq. The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador …
Fugitive Myanmar monk gives himself up after 18 months on run
A hardline Buddhist monk turned himself in Monday after 18 months on the run — and less than a week before Myanmar’s national elections — a move analysts described as a bid to “influence” the vote.
K-pop’s social media power spurs Thailand’s youth protests
A woman takes a picture of a billboard whishing happy birthday to a K-pop singer Jimin at the subway in Bangkok, Thailand November 2, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa …
Thailand’s national moment: Protests in a continuing battle over nationalism
For the past three months, tens of thousands of people have been protesting across Thailand. The protesters are mostly students, but their demands are much more serious than their symbols of teen pop …
Singapore overtakes Thailand to become Asia’s worst stock market
Singapore stocks took a beating this week amid the twin uncertainties of the U.S. election and the worsening pandemic in the West, overtaking Thailand to become Asia’s worst equity market this year.
Why Iran sees Biden as the “more promising” candidate in the U.S. election
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif hints at an Iranian preference in American leaders for the first time in an interview with CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer.