Opposition parties in Thailand on Tuesday began debating a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and nine members of his Cabinet who face accusations ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Kurds Blame Iran for Deadly Irbil Attack Despite Tehran’s Denials: Sources
Tehran on Tuesday denied any involvement in the deadly attack on an airport housing U.S. forces in northern Iraq, despite a new assessment from U.S. and Kurdish authorities. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Meddling Must Be Tackled Before Iraq Elections, U.S. Tells U.N.
The United States said on Tuesday that creating a conducive environment for elections in Iraq later this year includes tackling Iran-backed militias, Iran's destabilizing activities in the country and ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey could discuss easing COVID-19 curbs by region, sources say
Turkey's government is considering a plan to ease some curfews and curbs on restaurants and schools in districts where infections are lightest, and cabinet is set to discuss possible details on ... ( read original story ...)
Wealth of ‘Bling Empire’ star Anna Shay tied to some of the ‘ugliest’ aspects of Vietnam War
Shay's father founded a company that provided cover for a CIA-led operation to weed out communist operatives through a strategy that led to torture and, at times, killings. ( read original story ...)
A Black soldier was recommended for the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam. The Army kept losing the paperwork.
Comrades repeatedly told the Army that Capt. Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers in the Special Forces, deserved the Medal of Honor. The Army kept losing the paperwork. ( read original story ...)
A Vietnam-era disaster on a Navy aircraft carrier forever changed how US sailors learn to do damage control
An inadvertent rocket launch aboard USS Forrestal on July 29, 1967, caused a massive conflagration that killed 134 sailors. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam backs democratic transition in Myanmar
Vietnam calls on the international community and development partners to further support the transition to democracy in Myanmar, matching the wishes and interests of Myanmar people. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports 42 new COVID-19 cases, 2,311 in total
Vietnam recorded 42 new cases of COVID-19 infection on Tuesday, all locally transmitted, raising the total confirmed cases in the country to 2,311, according to its Ministry of Health. The new ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Philippines’ Duterte to get vaccinated in public; no new cases in New Zealand
Elsewhere, New Zealand saw no new cases, raising hopes Auckland’s lockdown will be lifted, and South Korea will buy 23 million more vaccines. ( read original story ...)