A North Korean university could be in trouble after trying to secretly procure South Korean supplies and Kim Jong Un expressed anger over the state-banned activity. ( read original story ...)
Bishop reports ‘catastrophic’ suffering in Yemen
The situation in Yemen is “catastrophic”, according to the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia. Speaking on the World Day of the Poor last Sunday, Bishop Paul Hinder said “with the continuation of the ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen: What happens here sends waves all across the Red Sea
At the heart of these tensions lies the Red Sea, one of the world’s most valuable trade routes, and the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a chokepoint determining entry and exit to the route. Unless the course of ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq-Saudi Arabia border crossing opens for trade, first time since 1990
Iraq and Saudi Arabia opened the Arar border crossing for trade for the first time in three decades, the Iraqi border ports commission said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests rage on as lawmakers reject reforms demanded by pro-democracy movement
More than 50 protesters were injured in clashes with police, but demonstrators are undeterred in their demands for change in the military-backed government. ( read original story ...)
A new breed of protester has Thailand’s generals on the ropes
For years Thailand’s tumultuous political scene was dominated by two factions as visually distinct as two football teams. The Red Shirts were followers of the former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protesters injured as constitution is debated by MPs
Thousands of young demonstrators in Bangkok took to the streets again after shots were fired during the most violent day in protests against the government and the monarchy.Scores of people were ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Protesters Call on Parliament to Make Democratic Overhaul
Lawmakers in Thailand voted to advance constitutional amendments a day after violent clashes between police and protesters who say the proposals fall short of the democratic changes they are demanding ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: Bangkok braces for fresh rally after worst day of violence
Thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in Bangkok on Wednesday after a parliamentary motion to amend the bitterly divisive constitution in accordance with their demands was rejected by a ... ( read original story ...)
After Trump, what will Biden do about Iran?
The complex web of US sanctions imposed over the past two years gives Mr Biden plenty of possible leverage, should he choose to use it. So far he's talked only in terms of Iran upholding its existing ... ( read original story ...)