Authorities fear that young people in North Korea are consuming music and films from South Korea while riding in the back of cars and taxis (pictured, a car with tinted windows in Kim Jong-un's ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea targeted cybersecurity researchers with hacking, espionage
North Korean hackers have staged an audacious attack targeting cybersecurity researchers, many of whom work to counter hackers from places like North Korea, Russia, China and Iran. ( read original story ...)
Nepal PM Oli addresses huge rally, defends dissolution of Parliament
Supporters of Nepal''s embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Friday held a massive rally here in a show of strength, a day after his rival Pushpa Kamal Dahal ''Prachanda'' organised an ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan: Blogger’s arrest tests president’s pledge on defending journalists
Days after a citizen journalist was arrested in Uzbekistan, the president has told journalists “not to be afraid.” ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan to spend USD 2.5 bln on digital infrastructure
Uzbekistan plans to attract USD 2.5 billion for the development of its digital infrastructure over the coming two years, reports Gazeta.uz citing Prime Minister Abdula Aripov. The funds will be used ... ( read original story ...)
UK urged to follow US in restricting arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Tory former defence minister, Labour and charities call for rethink over Yemen conflict ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia frees two jailed activists with U.S. citizenship on bail
Saudi authorities have released two activists with U.S. citizenship on bail pending their trials, rights groups and family members said, as the kingdom moves to address criticism from the new U.S. ( read original story ...)
Boeing, Raytheon missile sales to Saudi Arabia canceled by Biden administration
The Biden administration has canceled two precision guided munition sales to Saudi Arabia as part of a new policy aimed at curtailing violence in Yemen, Defense News has learned. ( read original story ...)
The U.S. is ending its support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. That’s the easy part.
Yemen is the scene of multiple, overlapping conflicts, a dire humanitarian crisis and an al- Qaeda problem. Diplomacy will be a challenge. ( read original story ...)
Ryan Fox takes Saudi Arabia lead after banishing worries over New Zealand return
Fox will return to New Zealand after the final leg of the European Tour’s “Desert Swing” and faces 14 days of quarantine when he gets home. ( read original story ...)