The United States on Thursday welcomed Kyrgyzstan's detention of an alleged crime boss who Washington says is a major force in drug trafficking, after the Central Asian country's new government ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Protests Inspire Online Calls for Change Next Door in Laos
As anti-government protests gather momentum within Thailand, demonstrators’ savvy social media tactics are inspiring similar calls in other parts of Southeast Asia, most notably in neighboring Laos. ( read original story ...)
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near
Israeli delegation flew to Sudan on a private jet this week to wrap up a deal that would make Sudan the third Arab country to normalize ties with Israel this year ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s first female F-35 pilot made deputy commander of 116th squadron
Prior to flying F-35s, Capt. S. flew F-16s, and soon began flying the advanced stealth fighter jet for the 116th, based out of Nevatim in the South. ( read original story ...)
Israel Police’s TikTok Unit taps into under-the-radar crime
While President Donald Trump is trying with all his might to make downloading the TikTok app illegal in the US, Israel Police are making good use of the popular short-video app to pinpoint where ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Delegation Visited Sudan In Push To Normalise Ties
An Israeli delegation has visited Sudan to discuss normalising relations following the Jewish state's US-brokered deals with UAE and Bahrain, sources in Khartoum and Jerusalem said Thursday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Sudan premier ready for Israel ties if parliament approves – sources
Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is ready to proceed with normalizing relations with Israel once a yet-to-be-formed transitional parliament has approved the step, two Sudanese government sources ... ( read original story ...)
Trump could label Oxfam and Amnesty antisemitic over criticism of Israel
Trump administration reportedly considering move against organisations that documented Israeli rights abuses ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Israel Adds $10 Billion to Crisis Bond-Buying Plan
The Bank of Israel will buy 35 billion shekels ($10.3 billion) more in government bonds and provide cheap credit for small businesses to boost the economy that is now emerging from a second national ... ( read original story ...)
Intersection of disabilities and violence against women and girls in Tajikistan
International Alert’s in-depth research into violence against women and girls in Tajikistan suggests that over 60% of ever-married women aged 15-49 (among the beneficiaries of the Zindagii ... ( read original story ...)