The leaders of several Middle Eastern nations will deliver prerecorded speeches Thursday at the 75th United Nations General Assembly. ( read original story ...)
U.S. War Crimes in Yemen: It’s Time to Stop Looking the Other Way
The longstanding involvement of the United States in the conflict in Yemen is facing renewed scrutiny. On September 16, State Department officials testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee ... ( read original story ...)
Humanitarian Pledges Must Be Met, Houthis Must Stop Hostilities to Stabilize Yemen
Deputy Secretary of State Steve Biegun and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale participated in a meeting last Thursday with United Nations Security Council members, Kuwait, ... ( read original story ...)
WHO Yemen Situation Report, August 2020 – Issue No.8
English Situation Report on Yemen about Contributions, Food and Nutrition, Epidemic, Flash Flood and more; published on 24 Sep 2020 by WHO ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan produces 3,500 tons of uranium annually: official
(Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan, a resource-rich Central Asian nation, produces 3,500 tons of uranium annually and holds 139,200 tons of uranium reserves, an Uzbek official has said. Deputy Director General of ... ( read original story ...)
In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq
The United States has extended a sanctions waiver that enables Iraq to continue importing gas from Iran but this time granting a significantly shorter waiver period, Iraqi officials and the U.S. State ... ( read original story ...)
Twice a doctor: After fleeing Iraq, physician starts anew in America
Dr. Widian Jubair practiced medicine during the Iraq War but eventually left. Once in the U.S., she attended CSU and CU in an effort to return to medicine. ( read original story ...)
Priests say Turkish attacks in northern Iraq displace Christians
Iraqi priests warn that the latest Turkish military attacks in northern Iraq are displacing Christians and exacerbating a precarious security situation. ( read original story ...)
U.S. renews waiver for Iraq to import Iranian energy for 60 days
The United States said on Thursday it had renewed a waiver for Iraq to import Iranian electricity, this time for 60 days to enable Baghdad to take "meaningful actions" to reduce its energy dependence ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea president says creative content key to nation’s future
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said his country is enjoying a "renaissance" in digital media following the success of bands like BTS and the Oscar-winning film "Parasite." ... ( read original story ...)