South Korean President Moon Jae-in sent a congratulatory message on Thursday to U.S. President Joe Biden and vowed to work closely with his administration on a range of issues including the Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia extends Covid-19 movement curbs for six states and KL by a week
KUALA LUMPUR -Malaysia has extended the Covid-19 movement curbs for its capital Kuala Lumpur along with six states and two other federal territories by a week to Feb 4, as daily infections stayed ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Delays Release of Sensitive Jobless Data Four Times
Saudi Arabia has delayed the release of closely watched data on citizen unemployment four times amid political sensitivity over a jobless rate that rose to the highest level on record last year. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Redefines Role as World’s Defender of Muslims
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is promoting more secular national interests at a critical juncture for the kingdom. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan’s Saffron Diplomacy
Yet, the beginning of this year reaffirmed the positive outlook for Afghan saffron growers. First, Afghanistan retained its feat of producing best quality and taste of saffron for the eighth year in a ... ( read original story ...)
Ireland v Afghanistan: Captain Andrew Balbirnie says Irish must target 3-0 ODI series win
Ireland must aim high in a one-day series against Afghanistan that also has World Cup qualifying points, captain Andrew Balbirnie says. ( read original story ...)
Iraq attack: Rare suicide bombing in central Baghdad kills six
At least six people have been killed and 20 others injured in a suicide bombing at a crowded commercial area in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, officials say. Local media said the attacker detonated an ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea expects first batch of COVID-19 vaccine from COVAX within weeks
South Korea expects its first batch of coronavirus vaccines from global vaccine-sharing scheme COVAX within weeks and has begun setting up vaccination centres, an interior ministry spokesman said on ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Authorities Seize 34 Rohingya in Ayeyarwady Region
A total of 34 Rohingya Muslims from northern Rakhine have been arrested in Mawlamyinegyun Township in Ayeyarwady Region. Acting on a tip-off, the police, military and immigration officials inspected a ... ( read original story ...)
Amid Crippling Sanctions, Iran Traders Seek Lifeline in Iraq
Piles of plush carpets line the floors of a shopping center in northern Iraq hosting traders from neighboring Iran. ( read original story ...)