The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Wednesday he was pleased about "the humiliating downfall" of U.S. President Donald Trump but urged regional allies to be on alert for any U.S. or Israeli ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan seeks verification of 20 pilots’ credentials
Aviation authorities of Kyrgyzstan have sought a clarification from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) asking for verification of the credentials of 20 pilots working there. They cited a recent reminder ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan Has Been Micromanaging Its Currency to Avert a Slump
Kazakhstan’s central bank has been interfering in some tenge-dollar trades to prevent the currency from weakening too much amid an oil slump this year. ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan adds 587 new COVID-19 cases
Kazakhstan has reported 587 more COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, Trend reports citing Kazinform. Leading in the daily number of fresh COVID-19 cases is East Kazakhstan region with 231. The second ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan reports 2 more deaths from COVID-19-like pneumonia
Pneumonia flagged as pneumonia with coronavirus-like signs has affected 188 more in Kazakhstan in the last 24 hours, Kazinform cites coronavirus.2020.kz. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan government lifts limited lockdown despite rising infections
From the beginning of October, the grossly understated official number of cases has increased dramatically by more than 10,000, while the death toll has risen by 33, or more than tripled. ( read original story ...)
North Korea may use missile tests as a way of ‘forcing’ Biden to pay attention
Experts said Biden's primary concern would be to address the coronavirus and the economy, but that North Korea could test weapons to make its presence felt. ( read original story ...)
North Korea calls UN nuclear watchdog `a marionette’ of West
North Korea called the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog “a marionette dancing to the tune” of hostile Western countries Wednesday, rejecting its information about the country's nuclear program as “grossly ... ( read original story ...)
Australia may prosecute soldiers over Afghanistan ‘war crimes’
Australia says it will appoint a special investigator to consider prosecutions over allegations of war crimes by its soldiers in Afghanistan. In recent years, reports have emerged alleging unlawful ... ( read original story ...)
Australia to appoint investigator to consider alleged war crimes by special forces in Afghanistan
A special investigator will be appointed to consider criminal cases against Australian special forces in Afghanistan, as Scott Morrison declared that a report to be released next week would contain ... ( read original story ...)