Saudi Arabia has a bold vision for its newest city: a 106-mile-long (170 kilometers) "Line" without cars or long commutes. But urban design experts are skeptical, to say the least. "Awful. Nightmare, ... ( read original story ...)
US senator urges UK to follow Biden in curbing arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Chris Murphy, key opponent of Saudi war in Yemen, says UK and US should not be interested in ‘perpetuating war crimes’ ... ( read original story ...)
Russia to Host Conference on Afghanistan
Russia has sent invitations to leading Afghan politicians, the Taliban, and envoys of the United States, China, and Pakistan to participate in a three day conference starting March 18 on how to ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden offers the Taliban a chance to share power in Afghanistan
The United States has offered the Taliban a return to power in Afghanistan in a sweeping deal proposed by President Biden as he seeks to draw the longest war in American history to an end.Almost two ... ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis’s visit to Iraq: Beyond the symbolism
Interfaith dialogue is important, but the fate of Iraqi minorities is hinged on the success of state-building in Iraq. ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis says COVID risks were not enough to cancel high-profile trip to Iraq
Neither the threat of catching COVID-19 nor the risk of spreading it was enough to force Pope Francis to cancel his high-profile trip to Iraq, where he visited churches oftentimes packed with crowds ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar party official dies in custody amid torture allegations
An official from deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) died in custody after he was arrested on Tuesday, a former parliamentarian said, the second party figure ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar protesters hold ‘rehearsals’ as they prepare for more street clashes with military with activists posing as riot police as they are pelted with bottles
The dummy clashes in Yangon saw a line of 'police' being forced back by the barrage of projectiles, while others kicked at their shields after a ringleader with a megaphone gave a signal. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Prime Minister sprays reporters with hand sanitiser to duck questions about cabinet appointments
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has left reporters stunned by interrupting his own media conference to spray them with hand sanitiser in a bid to dodge some tough questions.Mr Prayuth became ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Hardline Generals Line up to Replace Hassan Rouhani as President
With the ageing Ayatollah Ali Khamanei looking to secure the future of the regime, members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are eyeing the presidency. ( read original story ...)