It’s difficult to assess how far Syria would have been from developing a nuclear weapon if its efforts had gone unhindered. ( read original story ...)
How Syria Became a Battleground for Israeli, Iranian, and Russian Influence
It was the intervention of Russian military and mercenary forces starting in the fall of 2015 that finally turned the tide. At midnight on the Syrian-Israeli border on May 8–9, 2018 a multiple-rocket ... ( read original story ...)
Syria rights group urges int’l probe of Greece migrant abuse
A Washington-based Syrian rights group has filed a case with the International Criminal Court, calling for an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity by Greece for its mistreatment of refug ... ( read original story ...)
Colonel Gaddafi’s daughter-in-law ‘drove her 4×4 into police and pedestrians in road rage attack after she was pulled over for a traffic violation’ in Syria
Arab media reported that Aline Skaf is wanted by Syrian security agents after witnesses described a 4x4 running into crowds in the country's capital. ( read original story ...)
Steven Ward: Belfast boxer to fight in Kazakhstan in February
Belfast boxer Steven Ward is to fight Kazakh Kamshybek Kunkabayev for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific cruiserweight title in Kazakhstan on 27 February. ( read original story ...)
Nepal starts vaccination drive against COVID-19
The Nepali government on Wednesday started the first phase of a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 as Nepali Prime Minister KP ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen Rebels React to Biden Moves, Say US Must ‘Stop War, Lift Siege’ to Save Lives
"This will address all the negative humanitarian and military effects and will allow the Yemeni political process to begin," Ansar Allah spokesperson Mohammed Abdul Salam told Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
No Reprieve for Stocks in Malaysia as Virus Ravages Economy
Things have gone from bad to worse for Malaysian stocks in the new year as the nation’s struggle to stem a surge in Covid infections deepens concerns about its economic revival. ( read original story ...)
Improper mask use a factor in Malaysia’s virus surge: Experts
PETALING JAYA • Not wearing face masks properly and poor compliance with physical distancing rules are contributing to the high number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, said health experts.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia drops six places in TI corruption index
Malaysia dropped six places in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2020, placing it 57th out of 180 countries ranked by their perceived level of public sector corruption. ( read original story ...)