Sri Lanka hope to have at least three key players back after an injury-hampered test series defeat to South Africa, their captain said on Tuesday, as they look ahead to hosting England later this ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-North Korea abductee dies from COVID-19 complications
A South Korean fisherman who escaped North Korea after being kidnapped to the regime has died from COVID-19 complications, according to activists in Seoul and family members. ( read original story ...)
North Korea claims it has no COVID-19 cases, but now seeks vaccines
North Korea, which continues to claim it has zero COVID-19 cases, is now requesting access to vaccines for the virus from an international charitable program funded by wealthy philanthropists and ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un subdued as he awaits Biden administration
For the second year in a row, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has skipped his annual New Year’s Day speech, but he is expected to address the country’s eighth party congress later this month. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia adds 2,027 more Covid-19 cases, eight deaths
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — Malaysia’s new daily Covid-19 cases rose by 2,027 today while another eight people have died from the disease, giving the country 122,845 cumulative cases and 509 deaths ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan opens chemical complex worth almost 1 bln USD
Uzbekistan's chemical company Uzkimyosanoat has opened an ammonia and urea production complex worth 985 million U.S. dollars to meet the growing domestic fertilizer demand, the country's energy ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia lifts blockade of Qatar as breakthrough agreement eases Gulf crisis
The agreement between the American allies in the Arabian Gulf will be hailed a diplomatic win in Trump's final days in office. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia and Allies to Restore Full Ties With Qatar, Says Foreign Minister
Saud told a news conference after the gathering of Gulf Arab states, also attended by Egypt, that there was political will and good faith to guarantee implementation of the agreement to restore ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia restores diplomatic ties with Qatar after three-year rift
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt imposed a diplomatic, trade and travel blockade on Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism. ( read original story ...)
Eyeing Gulf detente, Saudi Arabia opens summit with call to counter Iran threat
Gulf Arab leaders arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a summit focused on ending a long-running dispute with Qatar as Washington pushes for a united Gulf front to contain Iran. ( read original story ...)