Albania's prime minister said Monday that four children and a woman, all related to Albanian nationals who joined Islamist extremist groups fighting in Syria and Iraq, ... ( read original story ...)
Russian Airstrikes Kills Dozens of Turkey-Backed Fighters in Syria, Rebels Say
Targeted group says attack on training camp killed at least 33, putting a cease-fire at risk as Moscow and Ankara face off in multiple international conflicts. ( read original story ...)
‘Very nice!’ Kazakhstan makes Borat catchphrase official tourism slogan
You could forgive Kazakhstan tourism officials for not being thrilled about the image of the country as displayed in Sacha Baron Cohen's two Borat movies. The comedian's character claims to be from ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan Is Now Embracing ‘Borat’ With A Series Of ‘Very Nice’ Tourism Videos
The Kazakhstan tourism board. Through a series of four videos, it would appear that the country’s new tourism ad slogan is “Kazakhstan. Very nice!” It’s certainly an unanticipated turn of events, ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka Will Soon Have to Pick a Side in the China-US Rivalry
Sri Lankan foreign policy over the last 15 years, especially after the end of the civil war in 2009, can be described as a series of desperate attempts to balance the interests of major powers that ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka will overcome COVID-19 challenge – Rajarata University Vice Chancellor
Eethalawetunawewe Gnanathilake Thera said that Sri Lankans are capable of effectively facing the COVID-19 challenge as they succeeded in overcoming a number of challenges throughout the history “All ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea threat: After Kim’s missile parade, US must monitor ‘evolving nuclear threat’
NORTH Korea's recent military parade, featuring two new missiles, highlighted an "evolving nuclear threat" which will pose a challenge to whoever wins the US Presidential election in less than two ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Admits China, Russia, North Korea are Rooting for Him to Beat Biden
“President Xi from China, President Putin from Russia, Kim Jong-un, North Korea … They don’t want to deal with Sleepy Joe.” ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong Un’s science policy improved industries, North Korea university says
Kim Jong Un's past pledge to bring improvements at North Korean farms and factories is being highlighted on the website of the regime's top university. ( read original story ...)
Yemen: 15 Houthi rebels killed in clashes with army
At least 15 Houthi rebels were killed Monday in Yemen amid clashes with army troops and Saudi-led coalition forces, the Houthi-run Saba news agency said. The report did not include details on the ... ( read original story ...)