A populist Taiwanese mayor was recalled by voters on Saturday, abruptly ending the rise of a politician whose failed presidential bid had favoured closer ties with China. The historic recall by citize ... ( read original story ...)
Tense anti-government protests resume in Lebanon after Covid-19 lockdown lifted
Protesters poured into the streets of the Lebanese capital Saturday to decry the collapse of the economy, as clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of the Iran-backed Shiite group Hezbollah. ( read original story ...)
Why China Looked To Israel’s Lavi Jet For Its J-10 ‘Vigorous Dragon’
Though not a cutting-edge stealth aircraft, it marked an important milestone in China’s military modernization—achieved, most likely, with a little foreign assistance. ( read original story ...)
Amid charged political climate, Israel unites to celebrate medical heroes
Politics in Israel is a blood sport, and that has never been truer than during the past 18 months. Voters have cast ballots in three successive elections, and failed to return a decisive result in any ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan supports extension of OPEC+ deal
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6 By Leman Zeynalova - Trend: Azerbaijan has supported the extension of OPEC+ deal by the end of July, Trend reports citing the country's energy ministry. The videoconference of ... ( read original story ...)
Reports: Dozens detained at Kazakhstan opposition protests
Police in Kazakhstan have detained demonstrators at a series of protests around the country. News reports said dozens of protesters were seized at actions that took place Saturday in the capital of ... ( read original story ...)
Wisconsin Army Guard Soldiers back in Wisconsin from Afghanistan deployment
Approximately three dozen Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers arrived at Dane County Regional Airport June 6, following several months in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
North Korea – South Korea Relations: New Tension Arises Over Leaflets Being Passed Over Border
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has said Pyongyang could cancel a 2018 inter-Korean military agreement if the leaflets continue to reach North Korean territory. ( read original story ...)
South Korea joins global Black Lives Matter rallies
Activists in South Korea held a Black Lives Matter rally Saturday, joining other demonstrations spreading across the globe after the death of George Floyd. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Iran swamped by a second wave after lockdown eased to save jobs
The doctor in the Tehran pharmacy had the sort of immobile, handsome face that only expensive surgery could buy. As patients filed past him, coughing and spluttering, he kept up a stream of reassuring ... ( read original story ...)