Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has denied claims that he participated in a coverup of rampant sex abuse while serving as a wrestling coach at Ohio State University from 1987 to 1995. ( read original story ...)
Update: China calls for caution in dealing with Syria chemical weapon issue
Syria's constructiveness and the outcomes of the engagement between the two parties deserve recognition. China encourages them to continue to work toward positive progress on other outstanding issues, ... ( read original story ...)
Fighting Continues Over Flashpoint Town in Northern Syria
A town in northern Syria is increasingly becoming a battleground between Turkish-backed groups and U.S.-backed forces amid fears of a new large-scale Turkish offensive in the area. In recent weeks, ... ( read original story ...)
World Cannot Afford to Dilute Fight Against Terror Taking Advantage of Syria War: India at UNSC
India said terror groups have taken an advantage of the decade-long conflict in Syria to entrench themselves and pose a threat to the entire region, asserting that the world cannot afford to give ... ( read original story ...)
In ‘gesture of good will,’ Saudi Arabia to cut more oil output as Russia, Kazakhstan bump up production
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, together known as OPEC+, reached an agreement Tuesday following an extended ... ( read original story ...)
Controversial ‘Russian Gift’ Comments Spark Mixed Feelings In Northern Kazakhstan
The remote village of Dolmatovo is located on the banks of the Ishim River in northern Kazakhstan, just 4 kilometers from the Russian border. ( read original story ...)
Russia, Kazakhstan To Increase Oil Output At Saudi Expense Following New OPEC+ Deal
Russia and Kazakhstan will increase oil production in February and March at the expense of Saudi Arabia as Riyadh seeks to keep the OPEC+ alliance together and maintain a tighter oil market as a ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka confident Test series with England will not be derailed by Covid
Sri Lanka say they have robust biosecure arrangements for England’s visit, with the chief worry being whether there is more Covid in the tourists’ camp ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Opens Rare Ruling Party Congress: KCNA
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un opened on Tuesday a rare congress of the ruling Workers' Party, which is expected to set out a new economic and political plan, state media reported. The congress is ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim says economic plan failed as rare party congress begins
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his five-year economic plan had failed to meet its goal "on almost every sector" as he kicked off the ruling Workers' Party congress on Tuesday, state media KCNA ... ( read original story ...)