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 ...)
Philippines police chief is SACKED for claiming air stewardess was gang-raped and murdered – but her family insist he was telling the truth
An order has been made to remove Makati Police Chief Colonel Harold Depositar in light of massive criticism for the handling of the high profile case of Christine Dacera ... ( read original story ...)
Du Plessis preparing for unexpected test series in Pakistan
Faf du Plessis was not expecting to play test cricket in Pakistan so soon despite two visits for limited-overs formats over the last four years. “That is one thing I did ... ( read original story ...)
China to gift Pakistan 0.5 mln COVID vaccine doses by Jan 31: FM
ISLAMABAD: China will provide 0.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the government of Pakistan by January 31, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Thursday. “As goodwill gesture, China has ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Plane Crash Probe Centers on Engine Control Problems
Investigators suspect malfunctioning engine controls and pilot efforts to troubleshoot the problem likely played a major role in an Indonesian airliner’s fatal plunge into the Java Sea earlier this ... ( read original story ...)