From 2009 to 2013, as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, I was the strategic commander for Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. We had over 50 nations in the coalition, including the 28 NATO ... ( read original story ...)
ICC abandons inquiry into alleged British war crimes in Iraq
Prosecutor says, however, there is ‘reasonable basis to believe’ atrocities may have been committed ... ( read original story ...)
Eight protesters killed in renewed unrest in Iraq’s Kurdistan
Iraqi authorities are trying to contain public anger in the north-easterly Kurdistan region as the death toll after a week of violent demonstrations over unpaid salaries and corruption rose to eight. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s contact tracing sheds light on efforts to slow spread of COVID-19
Contact tracers in South Korea are working around the clock to do anything they can to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
South Korea passes law to protect delivery workers
South Korean delivery and gig economy workers could receive greater protection after a bill passed that guarantees unemployment benefits and accident coverage, though the law does not go into effect ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia-Thailand border trade falls 15pct in first 10 months
Border trade between Malaysia and Thailand in the first 10 months of the year fell 14.67 per cent to 198.65 billion baht (100 baht=RM13.52) as border closure to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Biden has vowed to quickly restore the Iran nuclear deal, but that may be easier said than done
New Trump sanctions and a mysterious assassination have erected formidable obstacles to future negotiations with Iran’s leaders. ( read original story ...)
Iran Blacklists U.S. Envoy in Yemen, Reciprocating U.S. Move
Attendees hold flags from Iran and the United States as Iranian Americans from across California converge in Los Angeles to participate in the California Convention for a Free Iran and to express ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Says Ready to Procure Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine if It Meets Criteria
Turkey is ready to procure Russia's coronavirus vaccine if it meets Ankara's criteria, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Wednesday, after an earlier report cited him as ruling out buying the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Takes Tougher Tone With Turkey as Trump Exits
Officials said President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. must keep from alienating the government in Ankara even as the U.S. and European allies try to curb Turkey’s military ambitions with sanctions. ( read original story ...)