In a seven-minute video message broadcast on media close to the militants, Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, declared that the peace initiative had reached a stage …
Chinese Tycoons Are Turning Indonesia Into an Aluminum Giant
Chinese tycoons are turbo-charging Indonesia’s aluminum industry with multi-billion dollar projects that rival the vast bets made on the country’s nickel riches roughly a decade ago, and threaten to …
India and China strive to reset ties but with caution
Bilateral relations between India and China have improved since the 2020 clash – but larger challenges remain.
Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excluded Africa’s big players
The White House hosted an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more than 50 nations were welcome to join.
‘Welcome to Afghanistan’: Shocking tourism promo urging Americans to visit the country goes viral
A bizarre promotional video is circulating on Taliban-affiliated social media, urging American travelers to visit Afghanistan.
How radio is making women’s voices heard in Afghanistan
Nadia hosts a women’s radio programme in Afghanistan, featuring female voices and stories from across the region. Under current restrictions, Nadia and the remaining female radio journalists still …
Trump bashes ‘idiot’ ex-Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley for leaving weapons behind in Afghanistan
President Donald Trump disclosed he and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley clashed over leaving equipment in Afghanistan as the US withdrew troops in 2021.
A devastating choice: How a family separated in Afghanistan reunited in Mass.
An Afghani family had to make a terrible choice — leaving several children behind amid a war. Here’s how the family was reunited at last.
South Korea Arrests Impeached Ex-Leader for a Second Time
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already accused of insurrection, faced additional criminal charges after a special counsel expanded the investigation into his ill-fated declaration of martial law.
Trump Reveals New Batch of Tariffs From Iraq to Philippines
US President Donald Trump unveiled a new round of tariff demand letters on Wednesday with levies set to hit in August on imported goods from partners who fail to reach agreements with the US.