Cambodia’s government has decided to suspend its two-week military exercise with China next month, citing a need to cut spending amid the coronavirus pandemic, despite claims by the opposition that it ... ( read original story ...)
Families of detainees detail a vision for justice in Syria
Late one night in 2015, a friend of Yasmen Almashan tagged a photo to her Facebook account. The notification ended a tormented wait for a sign from her brother, detained three ... ( read original story ...)
Yes, ‘ice volcanos’ exist: Watch video of a 45-foot cone of ice that formed in Kazakhstan
Meteorological conditions lined up in Kazakhstan this winter, just as they do most winters there, resulting in a 45-foot tall ice tower formed from hot spring water gushing out of an icy plain. ( read original story ...)
Towering ‘ice volcano’ becomes very nice attraction in Kazakhstan
A spectacular so-called “ice volcano” has become a popular tourist attraction and social media sensation in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where crowds are gathering each day to watch the 13.7-metre (45-foot) ... ( read original story ...)
Report: North Korea ready to stage artillery exercises on Lunar New Year
North Korea could be preparing to stage a large-scale artillery exercise and the activity could take place during the Lunar New Year holiday, which begins Friday. JoongAng Ilbo reported Thursday South ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal bans three Indian climbers accused of faking Everest summit
Witnesses claim mountaineers appeared not to have sufficient oxygen to make ascent ... ( read original story ...)
Dahal questions PM Oli on Ayodhya existence in Nepal
Amid ongoing tensed situation in Nepal over parliament dissolution issue, Chairman of rival faction of ruling Nepal Communist Party Pushpa Kamal Dahal took a jibe on caretaker Prime Minister KP Sharma ... ( read original story ...)
India to fund NR 142 million for restoration in Nepal
India will be funding a total of Nepali Rs 142 million for the reconstruction of three Cultural Heritage Projects in Nepal ... ( read original story ...)
Indian couple are banned from Mount Everest after ‘using Photoshopped photos to LIE they had made it to the top’
An investigation found that Indian climbers Narender Singh Yadav and Seema Rani Goswami's 2016 had faked their Everest summit, years after it was certified by the tourism department at the time. ( read original story ...)
Is Biden’s curb on Saudi aid enough to bring peace to Yemen?
President Joe Biden’s decision to cut off U.S. support to the Saudi coalition is “welcome news” but does not mean the path to peace in Yemen will be easy. ( read original story ...)