Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu dropped U.S. President Donald Trump from the banner photo of his Twitter account on Tuesday in an apparent break with a political ally facing possible impeachment. ( read original story ...)
Israel expanding vaccination teachers, people 55+ beginning Tuesday
The country is leading the world when it comes to vaccinations, according to the most recent report by Our World Data. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka: Tamil war monument to be rebuilt after hunger strike
The hunger strike was called after the demolition of the monument A monument in Sri Lanka to commemorate the tens of thousands of Tamils who died in the civil war is to be rebuilt following a hunger ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t be fooled – Sri Lanka a hard test for rusty visitors
Nominally playing under the auspices of the same competition — the World Test Championship — a two-speed race has developed among the participants. Put simply, there are those countries who can afford ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Leaves Door Open For Biden To Negotiate, Analysts Say US Shall ‘react Quickly’
Even though North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked his birthday with a lengthy list of new weapons, analysts say it is an indication for US to ‘react quickly’. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s emphasis to its people at the start of the year: manure
To herald the new year, the North Korean authorities gave people their first assignment: the “manure battle.” A source told Daily NK that this year the workload has increased from that of last year. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia declares Covid state of emergency amid political turmoil
Malaysia’s king has declared a months-long national state of emergency one day before a strict lockdown is imposed on millions of people, a decision that critics say will allow its unstable government ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Emergency Suspends Parliament for Duration of Pandemic
Malaysia’s king declared a nationwide state of emergency for the first time in more than half a century, suspending parliament in a move that allows embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to avoid ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia under virus emergency in reprieve for embattled PM
Malaysia's king Tuesday approved a coronavirus emergency that will suspend parliament at least until August and halt any bids to seek a general election in ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Won’t Hold Any Elections During Emergency: PM Muhyiddin
Malaysia won’t hold elections or by-elections during the period of emergency, while all parliament and state assemblies will be suspended, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said in a televised address ... ( read original story ...)