The U.S. and Iran have both accidentally shot down passenger planes in the heat of battle, killing hundreds of civilians as a result of the longstanding feud between the countries. ( read original story ...)
Analyst: North Korea provocation could occur after U.S. election
North Korea could attempt some kind of military provocation after the U.S. presidential election in November, a South Korean analyst said Friday. ( read original story ...)
North Korea accused of breaching UN sanctions to beef up nuclear and ballistic missile programs
Over 40 countries have accused North Korea of breaching limitations placed on refined petroleum imports by the United Nations Friday, in an attempt to bolster their nuclear weapons and ballistic ... ( read original story ...)
From Yemen to Wales: ‘I thought I would die under that lorry’
"I was thinking 'why am I here?'," he said, recalling the build-up to his first attempt at stowing away on a lorry from Turkey to Greece. "My situation was very good in Yemen. I had money and nice ... ( read original story ...)
Bombed And Looted: Yemen Battles To Save Its Heritage
The refurbished side is resplendent with curved ornamental mouldings juxtaposed with intricate ochre brickwork, reminiscent of the style of old Sanaa, one of Yemen's four UNESCO World Heritage sites. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Pandemic has killed 97 medical workers in Yemen
A humanitarian group says 97 medical workers in Yemen have died of the coronavirus, the first reliable estimate to give a glimpse into the pandemic’s impact on the devastated health sector in the ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs and Malaysia Reach $3.9 Billion Settlement in 1MDB Scandal
The deal settles charges in Malaysia against the Wall Street bank for its role in helping to raise hundreds of millions for a sovereign wealth fund that was used as a personal piggy bank. By Alexandra ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Joins Band Of Asian Nations Launching Satellites
Myanmar is preparing to launch its first-ever satellite, joining an unlikely coalition of nascent space nations aiming to protect millions from environmental disasters. The future "super constellation ... ( read original story ...)
New Challenge for Myanmar as US Seeks to Loosen China’s Grip in Southeast Asia
After several years of seeming to tilt toward China, how will Myanmar react to the US’s new assertiveness in Southeast Asia? ( read original story ...)
Foreign Investors Flee Turkey’s Bond Market
Bond investors are retreating from Turkey, adding to the pressure on an economy long seen as dependent on foreign funding. ( read original story ...)