The United States still has a vital interest in deterring North Korea and will begin a thorough policy review of the current situation, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Friday, adding ... ( read original story ...)
Biden admin launches review of Trump decision to designate Yemen’s Houthis as foreign terrorist organization
The State Department has initiated a review of the Trump administration's decision to designate Yemen's Houthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), a spokesperson told CNN Friday. ( read original story ...)
UN Urged to Take Action to Prevent Imminent Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) urged the United Nations to take action to prevent an imminent humanitarian crisis as the Saudi-led coalition continues to seize ships carrying ... ( read original story ...)
America Is Complicit in Yemen Atrocities. Biden Says That Ends Now.
The Trump administration had long overlooked and defended Saudi war crimes in exchange for massive arms purchases. Biden is reversing course. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s declaration of emergency keeps Muhyiddin’s window open
While Muhyiddin’s leadership beyond Aug. 1 is far from certain, for now, the emergency removes the day-to-day pressure on him of proving he has the numbers to stay in power. ( read original story ...)
National exams in Malaysia to go on as planned despite calls for deferment
PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - National examinations in Malaysia, including the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM, a GCE O-Level equivalent), Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM, vocational skills ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Airlines pays $7 mn to jet company after plane seized in Malaysia
This comes a week after the Malaysian authorities seized a PIA Boeing-777 at the Kuala Lumpur airport on the orders of a local Malaysian court, over the non-payment of aircraft lease dues owed to the ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan to host world futsal champions Argentina
Uzbekistan’s national futsal team will welcome distinguished guests next month, with reigning world champions Argentina to play a pair of friendly matches in Tashkent. ( read original story ...)
Engine Failure And Crew Error Responsible For Fatal 2020 Crash in Afghanistan
An Air Force investigation revealed that the left engine of the aircraft failed. The two pilots onboard mistakenly shut down the right engine and were unable to glide back to base. ( read original story ...)
Islamic State tries to shore up relevance with Iraq carnage
The Islamic State group (IS) has not gone away. The twin suicide bombing in Baghdad on Thursday was a hideous reminder that the group which once controlled a vast swathe of territory across Syria and ... ( read original story ...)