The violence comes two days after masked assailants reportedly killed a lawyer and prominent activist in Iraq's Nasiriyah. ( read original story ...)
Iraq follows Saudi Arabia’s lead with Asian crude price hike
The second-largest OPEC member, Iraq increased Basrah Light crude to buyers in Asia by 70 cents a barrel, to a $1.10 premium over the regional benchmark, according to a price list from the state oil ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar migrants leave field hospital
Almost 300 Myanmar migrants left the field hospital in Samut Sakhon yesterday, becoming the first large group of migrants to have recovered from Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Iran Tells South Korea Not to Politicise Seized Vessel, Demands Release of Funds
A South Korean-flagged tanker vessel which was seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards is seen in Gulf waters, Iran January 4, 2021. Picture taken January 4, 2021. IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via ... ( read original story ...)
James Carafano: Iran acting tough – Biden team is being sent this message
With the Biden team pledging to rush back to the Iran deal without preconditions, most would expect Tehran to be on its best behavior. That, however, misjudges the Iranian perspective. ( read original story ...)
Turkey: Erdogan’s media office quits WhatsApp over privacy change
Turkish presidency will switch to local app BiP to brief journalists following WhatsApp’s controversial new usage terms. ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to deploy unmanned fighter jets in 2035
Japan has begun to develop unmanned, remote-controlled fighter aircraft capable of breakneck manoeuvres that will be deployed as early as 2035, at it braces itself for further advancements in China’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finds new coronavirus variant in travellers from Brazil
A new coronavirus variant has been detected in four travellers from Brazil's Amazonas state, Japan's Health Ministry said on Sunday, the latest new mutation of the virus discovered. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh falls behind India, Pakistan in research
Bangladeshi researchers published more than 8,000 scholarly articles in international journals with impact factor in 2020 - which is third in terms of the number among South Asian countries.An online ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh also willing to get Pfizer’s vaccine
Bangladesh is now willing to get the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, according to a senior DGHS official.Bangladesh has expressed the interest as COVAX, an initiative to make Covid-19 vaccines ... ( read original story ...)