"The overt presence and activities of Afghan insurgent elements and their leaders in Pakistani territory clearly violate Afghanistan's national sovereignty," the Afghan Foreign Ministry said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Pope: Syria, Iraq, Yemen children should ‘touch all consciences’
In Christmas message, Pope Francis highlights plight of children caught in wars and pleads for COVID vaccines for all. ( read original story ...)
Former sportswriter lives the good life after opening a bar in Thailand
Danny Knobler, a Los Angeles native and UCLA graduate, gave up a 35-year career as a baseball writer to open a sports bar in Pattaya, Thailand. He's loving it. ( read original story ...)
Avalanche in Iran kills at least one climber
An avalanche on a mountain summit outside Iran's capital Tehran killed at least one climber on Friday, the local Red Crescent said, after heavy overnight snow blizzards. ( read original story ...)
Erdogan says Turkey would like better ties with Israel, criticised Palestine policy
President Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey would like to have better ties with Israel, but criticised Israeli policy toward Palestinians as "unacceptable" and a "red line" for Ankara, adding that ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey debates law that would increase oversight of NGOs
Turkey's parliament began debating a draft law on Friday that would increase oversight of non-governmental organisations and which, according to rights campaigners, risks limiting the freedoms of ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey seeks closer ties with Israel, says Erdogan, but Palestinian policy a ‘red line’
Turkey would like better ties with Israel but Israeli policy towards the Palestinians remains "unacceptable", President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. Turkey and Israel, once allies, have had a bitter ... ( read original story ...)
US Designation of Vietnam as Currency Manipulator Could Spur Talks, Changes, Analysts Say
Analysts say this month’s U.S. designation of Vietnam as a currency manipulator will spur talks between the two countries that could see Vietnam buy more U.S. goods or reduce government intervention ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh border force claims no illegal immigration into India, expresses concern over smuggling
Guwahati: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday claimed that no illegal immigration is taking place into India from the neighbouring country, but expressed concern over rising incidents of smuggling ... ( read original story ...)
Daniel Pearl’s family condemns release of accused in Pakistan
Family hopes men involved in 2002 killing will remain in jail, calling decision to release them ‘travesty of justice’. ( read original story ...)