Baghdad — Iraq’s economy continues to face many challenges, created by the conflict against ISIL, COVID-19 and other factors. These challenges have made it more difficult for small and medium ... ( read original story ...)
Nassau plans memorial for Afghanistan, Iraq war veterans in Eisenhower Park
Nassau County will build a memorial in Eisenhower Park to honor the most recent generation of veterans — the men and women who served and died in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, officials announced ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s last Jewish doctor dies at 61
Remaining in Baghdad during the U.S. invasion, Dr. Eliyahu was known for treating the sick and injured even as bombs fell overhead. ( read original story ...)
Missing radioactive material found in Iraq
Radioactive material that went missing in Iraq has been found dumped near a petrol station in the southern town of Zubair, officials said on Sunday, ending speculation it could be acquired by Islamic ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics offers opportunity to advance inter-Korea ties, Seoul says
March 22 (UPI) --South Korea said the upcoming Tokyo Olympics could be an opportunity to advance relations with North Korea on the same day that Chinese state media said Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping ... ( read original story ...)
F-35 Stealth Fighter: The Weapon South Korea Truly Needs (And Kim Fears)
F-35 Stealth Fighter: The Weapon South Korea Truly Needs (And Kim Fears) Earlier this month, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced plans to unveil a prototype of South Korea's first ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Hints It May Strengthen Military Ties With Japan
South Korea’s defense minister signaled the country may strengthen its military cooperation with rival Japan as the two U.S. allies work to boost regional security against threats like the ones posed ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea in the Quad
While the two sides were careful to avoid open disagreement, there are clear areas of tensions, from approaches to China and North Korea to alliance issues involving Japan. The day saw at least 39 ... ( read original story ...)
US and allies sanction Myanmar’s military for violent repression of protesters
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced new sanctions against members of Myanmar's military on Monday for the ongoing crackdown on pro-democracy protests since the military seized power in a ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. blacklists Myanmar police chief, army units over deadly crackdown
The U.S. Treasury Department said on Monday it was imposing sanctions on two members of Myanmar's ruling junta, including the chief of police, and two military units linked to the deadly repression of ... ( read original story ...)