At least seven young footballers between the ages of 16-19 years old left the shores of Nigeria in December for the Central Asian country, Uzbekistan, in search of greener pastures. These youngsters ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korea, Uzbekistan declare launch of talks on free trade agreement
The leaders of South Korea and Uzbekistan proclaimed the launch of negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement, as they had a virtual summit Thursday, according to Cheong Wa Dae. If forged, it ... ( read original story ...)
The Dark Reality Behind Saudi Arabia’s Utopian Dreams
Mohammed bin Salman’s absurd plan for the Line — a 106-mile long city with no cars and no roads — comes with a grisly human price. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city project in talks over cloud computing deal
Saudi Arabia's futuristic city project NEOM is in talks with companies to pick a lead partner for its first cloud computing deal that will lay the foundation for hi-tech services in its flagship $500 ... ( read original story ...)
Patriarch: Pope to meet Iraqi Shiite leader Sistani in Iraq
Iraq’s top Catholic official said Thursday that a deadly suicide bombing in Baghdad hasn’t thwarted Pope Francis’ plans to visit, and he confirmed the pontiff would meet ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea, U.S. should aim for initial nuclear freeze: South Korean PM
North Korea and the United States should seek an initial denuclearisation deal that includes a halt to the North's nuclear activity and a cut in its programme in exchange for some sanctions relief, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea leans on military to accelerate Covid vaccine rollout
South Korea is depending on the military to help oversee the country’s coronavirus vaccination programme as Seoul races to make up for a late start in inoculating its citizens for Covid-19. Jeong ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Reviews AstraZeneca Vaccine for Elderly Under Rollout Plan
People wearing masks stand before a zebra crossing on a cold winter day amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Seoul, South Korea, January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji Reuters SEOUL ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Military Chief Warns Constitution Should Be Revoked If Laws Not Followed
Speaking after a military spokesman refused to rule out another coup, the commander-in-chief said past military governments had twice revoked Myanmar’s constitutions. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Legalizes Early-Term Abortions but Keeps Other Restrictions
Women who end a pregnancy after 12 weeks could still face prison or fines. Abortion rights advocates claimed a partial victory. ( read original story ...)