North Korea joined China in condemning alleged Australian human rights abuses, amid a diplomatic chill between Beijing and Canberra. ( read original story ...)
53 years after capturing a US spy ship in a deadly attack, North Korea is still bragging about its prize
Pueblo is the second oldest US Navy ship officially in service, and it's the only one still in the custody of an adversary. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan: Arresting members of terrorist cell that finances terrorists in Syria
The security forces in Uzbekistan have arrested a terrorist cell that includes a number of extremists who have collected funds and sent them to terrorist organizations in Syria. The press service offi ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia, MBS Brace for Biden Action on Yemen, Khashoggi Murder
The new president has vowed to reassess ties with what he has termed a "pariah" regime and its ruling royal family. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Minister Optimistic That Ties With U.S will be ‘Excellent’ under Biden
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed optimism that relations between Riyadh and Washington will be "excellent" under U.S. President Joe Biden, Al-Arabiya TV channel cited ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi embassy in Doha will reopen ‘in days’ – Al Arabiya quotes minister
Saudi Arabia's embassy in Qatar will reopen "in days", Al Arabiya TV channel said on Thursday, citing Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan. ( read original story ...)
Baghdad Bombings Kill Dozens, Highlighting Iraq’s Challenges Amid U.S. Withdrawal
Twin suicide bombings ripped through a crowded marketplace in Baghdad, killing at least 32 people and wounding at least 75 others in the first such attack in Iraq’s capital in more than two years. ( read original story ...)
More than 20 dead in Iraq following twin suicide bombings
Over two dozen people were killed in Baghdad, Iraq, when twin suicide bombers detonated explosive devices on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar to get 1.5 million Covishield vaccines on Friday
Myanmar is next in line to receive Covid-19 vaccines from India, which has already sent shipments to Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh and Nepal over the last two days, with 1.5 million doses of Covishield ... ( read original story ...)
EU, Turkey cautiously eye improved ties after tough 2020
The European Union and Turkey pressed each other on Thursday to take concrete steps to improve relations long strained by disagreements over energy, migration and Ankara's human rights record. ( read original story ...)