For six years, unrealistic US and Saudi demands for a Houthi surrender have been spurned – but peace talks can still succeed, says Jaman Benomar, a former UN special envoy for Yemen ... ( read original story ...)
Rally in rebel-held Sanaa marks six years of Yemen war
Thousands of people marched through Yemen's capital Sanaa on Friday to mark the sixth anniversary of a Saudi-led military intervention against Huthi rebels, as the United Nations renewed calls for a ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia much happier under Barisan, says Puteri Umno chief
Malaysia was much happier under Barisan Nasional compared to now, says Puteri Umno chief Datuk Zahida Zarik Khan. ( read original story ...)
Israel eyes scaling up co-op with Uzbekistan to save Aral Sea
Israel hopes to scale up cooperation with Uzbekistan to save the Aral Sea in order to stop desertification in its basin, Israeli Ambassador to Uzbekistan Zehavit Ben-Hillel told Trend, commenting on ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. spy agencies warn Biden of possible Taliban takeover of Afghanistan -NY Times
U.S. intelligence agencies have told the Biden administration that the Taliban could overrun most of Afghanistan within two to three years if U.S. troops leave before a power-sharing deal is reached ... ( read original story ...)
US spy agencies warn Biden of possible Taliban takeover of Afghanistan: Report
According to a news report, US intelligence agencies have told the Biden administration that the Taliban could overrun most of Afghanistan within two to three years if US troops leave before a ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon linguist pleads guilty to passing secrets in Iraq to man linked to Hezbollah
A female linguist who worked for the Pentagon in Iraq pleaded guilty to handing over classified information about on-the-ground human sources who were assisting the United States to a Hezbollah-tied ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup leader vows to ‘safeguard democracy’
Myanmar's military leader has promised to "safeguard democracy" as the regime warned anti-coup protesters against taking to the streets. Min Aung Hlaing, speaking on national TV to mark Armed Forces ... ( read original story ...)
Protests in Myanmar as junta chief marks Armed Forces Day
The head of Myanmar’s junta on Saturday used the occasion of the country’s Armed Forces Day to try to justify the overthrow of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar junta puts on show of force as protest-hit nation resists
Myanmar's military regime staged a major show of force on Saturday for its annual Armed Forces Day parade, as the junta struggles to quell widespread protests against its rule weeks after seizing ... ( read original story ...)