US soldiers zero Smart Shooter sighting devices during a familiarization range near At-Tanf Garrison in Syria on May 30, 2020. (File Photo) US special operations forces are currently testing and ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to keep buying arms despite economic crisis
When Saudi Arabia unveiled tough austerity measures last month few areas of government spending were expected to be untouched. But in one sector — defence — the message to industry executives was ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq extends curfew for another week as it reports 11,000 Coronavirus cases
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Iraq has closed down all places of worship. Entertainment venues and the mass gatherings of citizens is also prohibited. Restaurants have been allowed to operate on ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea’s cases surpass 50 for 2nd day
South Korea on Sunday reported 57 additional cases of the coronavirus, marking a second day in a row that its daily jump is above 50 as authorities struggle to suppress ... ( read original story ...)
How the Coronavirus Crisis Exposed the False Promise of Iran-China Partnership
In fact, it was this heightening dependence that partly inhibited the Iranian leadership from adopting decisive action against Chinese vectors, although Beijing itself alerted the World Health ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan slams Iran’s role in 3 migrant deaths
Three Afghan migrants died after Iranian police shot at their vehicle, setting it ablaze. Initially, Iran denied its police were to blame. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Breaks Out of the Covid Tourist Trap
Vietnam is pulling ahead in the race to reopen Southeast Asia to city-hoppers and sunseekers.International arrivals were down 98% in May from a year earlier, after a record 2019. Yet success in ... ( read original story ...)
Stronger anti-terrorism law can prevent Philippines from becoming terrorist haven —Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday stressed the need for a stronger anti-terrorism law to prevent the country from being a safe heaven for terrorists. Lacson made the remark as he defended the passage ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s video gaming grandma, 90, plays her way into record books
Still nimble-fingered pensioner Hamako Mori holds Guinness world record as oldest gaming YouTuber ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan Never Built A Massive Fleet of World War II Aircraft Carriers
Japan lacked the industrial strength needed to wage a war against the United States. Yet, Japanese military planners seldom considered the limitations to their nation’s construction capabilities. One ... ( read original story ...)