The work, “Comrade Kim Jong-un’s Revolutionary History”, is attracting attention for the omissions from the life of a leader ... ( read original story ...)
China denies weakening sanctions enforcement on North Korea
China is rejecting U.S. accusations it is weakening its enforcement of U.N. sanctions on North Korea, but says greater effort is needed toward reaching a political settlement and more attention should ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal nationwide protests to call for restoration of monarchy
KATHMANDU -- Nepal's right-wing Rastriya Prajatantra Party, royalist groups and pro-monarchy citizens are set to ratchet up demonstrations calling for the restoration of the monarchy and a Hindu state ... ( read original story ...)
Held captive in Yemen: Bangladeshi seamen freed after 9 months
The five Bangladeshi seamen who were held captive by Houthi rebels in Yemen's Sana for nine months have been freed,' said Md Shahriar Alam, the state minister for foreign affairs and Rajshahi 6 MP, in ... ( read original story ...)
Will Biden Finally End the War in Afghanistan?
As a consequence, expectations for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to put America back on the path to the Emerald City after a dispiriting four-year detour are sky-high. The new administration will defeat ... ( read original story ...)
The Problem with Our Afghanistan Plan
A troop drawdown along an arbitrary timeline wouldn’t end the war so much as lay the groundwork for a new one. ( read original story ...)
Thailand says more nationals infected with coronavirus returned illegally
Thailand on Wednesday reported six more Thai nationals infected with the coronavirus had illegally entered the country, skipped quarantine and travelled to different provinces, escalating fears of an ... ( read original story ...)
Iran expands shrines and influence in Iraq
Iran is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into developing Shi’ite shrines in Iraq. In doing so it is binding its neighbour closer. ( read original story ...)
Trump could test system again with threat to Iran
Certain indicators suggest that an American pre-emptive military strike against Iran's nuclear programs is still possible, however unlikely. ( read original story ...)
India looks to resume Iran, Venezuela oil imports under Biden
India was the key buyer of Iranian and Venezuelan oil before President Trump imposed sanctions on the two OPEC members. ( read original story ...)