Iran, which backs the Houthi militias fighting the Yemeni government, according to a public UN listing of the donations, didn’t offer any aid. While the Biden administration gave $191 million at the ... ( read original story ...)
Driving EV during Malaysia road trip could trigger range anxiety; users call for more infrastructure
SINGAPORE: Mr Koh Jie Meng has driven from Singapore to different parts of Malaysia more than 20 times in his electric Hyundai Kona SUV since he ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s labor reforms to ‘kafala’ sponsorship system comes into effect Sunday
Saudi Arabia’s promised reforms to put improve its “kafala” sponsorship system announced last November officially comes into effect on Sunday, which will see expatriate workers enjoy job ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. push for peace in Afghanistan has new ‘urgency.’ Some Afghans fear it could backfire.
DOHA, Qatar — The United States has launched its most aggressive push yet for a political settlement to end two decades of conflict in Afghanistan, but some Afghan officials are warning the campaign ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and allies vow to restore democracy in Myanmar as violence mounts
(Reuters) - The leaders of the United States and allies India, Australia and Japan vowed on Friday to work together to restore democracy in Myanmar, where violence has escalated as coup leaders try to ... ( read original story ...)
Security forces in Myanmar dig up grave of 19-year-old protester and fill it with cement days after she was shot dead during anti-coup demonstrations
Authorities entered the cemetery in Mandalay just hours after mourners laid Angel, whose real name was Ma Kyal Sin, to rest - claiming an autopsy was required to investigate her cause of death. ( read original story ...)
We ‘Have the Mind to Win This Battle’ – Myanmar Activist Speaks Out About Coup, Crackdown
Since the Myanmar military overthrew the country’s democratically elected government on February 1, thousands of coup protesters have resisted the junta daily, despite the increasing bloodshed. The ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters attack coastguard station in Iran after smuggler shot and killed
Several coastguard officers have been injured in southern Iran after protestors attacked their station over the death of a fuel smuggler, according to an Iranian news agency. The report said people ... ( read original story ...)
Minor Hindu girl in Pakistan kidnapped, forcibly converted to Islam and married off to abductor
According to the South Asia Media Research Institute, Kavita Bai was married off to the abductor after her forcible conversion. The atrocious incident took place in the Tangwani region of Kashmore ... ( read original story ...)
Why Experts Fear Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons Could Go Missing
Here's What You Need to Remember: Pakistan is clearly developing a robust nuclear capability that can not only deter but fight a nuclear war. It is also dealing with internal security issues that ... ( read original story ...)