Dozens of people protesting Kazakhstan's opposition-free election were detained in the country's capital and in its principal city, but were released after several hours ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan: Vote unfolds against backdrop of mass detentions
Despite the lack of competition, election officials still sought to keep vote monitors at arm’s length. Under a resolution promulgated on December 4 by the Central Elections Commission, only ... ( read original story ...)
Five Sri Lanka danger men that Joe Root’s England will need to overcome
Dimuth Karunaratne Joe Root doesn’t do it, Kane Williamson doesn’t do it, and Virat Kohli wouldn’t dream of doing it. How has anybody ever managed to open the batting while captaining a Test team? ( read original story ...)
England in Sri Lanka: Moeen Ali confirmed to miss first Test after positive Covid-19 result
England all-rounder Moeen Ali will not be available for the first Test against Sri Lanka, confirms head coach Chris Silverwood. ( read original story ...)
England can cope with tough conditions in Sri Lanka – Silverwood
England are eager to extend their solid form in test cricket but face a tough challenge in their two-match series in Sri Lanka, coach Chris Silverwood said on Sunday. England won a three-test home ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal will get back territories of Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh from India: PM KP Sharma Oli
Oli's remarks during an address to the National Assembly, or upper house, comes just days ahead of the Nepalese foreign minister's visit to New Delhi on January 14. ( read original story ...)
Will get territories back from India: Nepal PM Oli
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said on Sunday that he will get back the territories of Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh from India. He remarks came during his address to National Assembly or ... ( read original story ...)
Long queues at hypermarts, restaurants in Malaysia amid talk of fresh Covid-19 curbs
Ministers urged people not to panic buy ahead of new measures expected to be announced on Monday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia tries to lure multinationals from Dubai
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is spearheading a campaign to convince multinationals from Google to Siemens to relocate their regional headquarters from Dubai to Riyadh . Under the ... ( read original story ...)
Murdered Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi At Center Of ‘Kingdom Of Silence’: “His Life Was Just Epic” – Contenders Documentary
The killers of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have hoped his 2018 assassination would quickly fade from memory, but that hasn’t been the case. In fact, his journalistic legacy gets renewed ... ( read original story ...)