The move puts the social network squarely on the side of Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement after years of criticism over how the military has used the site. ( read original story ...)
Militia official: US strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several
An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group ... ( read original story ...)
Biden sends a message to Iran, but with a scalpel instead of a sledgehammer
In the protracted effort to see who will blink first between Tehran and the Biden administration, Thursday's strikes in Syria are but a tiny insect floating into both their gazes. It's not going to ... ( read original story ...)
US firepower in Syria strike is revealed as officials brace for Iran’s next move
The U.S. military strike against Iranian proxy forces in Syria was carried out by Air Force F-15 jet fighters dropping a total of seven 500-pound laser-guided bombs, it has emerged Friday -- but not ... ( read original story ...)
An Ancient Temple to Hecate Restored In Turkey
An ancient temple to Hecate, the Goddess of witchcraft, ghosts, and crossroads has been restored in Turkey. The post An Ancient Temple to Hecate Restored In Turkey first appeared on The Mary Sue. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam strengthens fortifications in disputed South China Sea, satellite images reveal
Vietnam has continued to beef up its outposts in the disputed South China Sea with improved fortifications and infrastructure, although the scale of its activities is modest compared to that carried ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte signs indemnity bill for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday signed into law a bill that gives indemnity to vaccine makers if their COVID-19 shots cause adverse side-effects, days before the country starts its ... ( read original story ...)
‘Delay in vaccine rollout to slow down Philippines growth’
New York-based GlobalSource Partners expects the Philippine economy to grow by 5.5 percent this year, well below the government’s forecast as the country lags behind mass vaccination. The government’s ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Australia affirm defense cooperation
The Philippine and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to continue defense cooperation between them, believing that territorial issues and concerns in the Indo-Pacific region including the West ... ( read original story ...)
An ‘Old Men’s Club’ Dominates Japan. The Young Just Put Them on Notice.
Change may come slowly in Japanese society, but social media has offered an outlet for a younger generation stifled by a rigid hierarchy. ( read original story ...)