Cambodian Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has announced that public and private schools would reopen from Monday (Nov 23) while the examination schedules for grades 9 and 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s human rights problems that won’t go away
For Saudi Arabia, playing host this weekend - albeit virtually - to the G20 group of the world's leading economies is a moment of great national pride.But for human rights activists around the world, ... ( read original story ...)
US State Dept lauds PM Imran Khan’s visit to Afghanistan
The US Department of State on Friday lauded Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent visit to Kabul and reiterated the importance of the cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan.In a statement, the ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan’s Kabul rocked by several rocket explosions
Several rocket explosions took place in downtown Kabul early on Saturday, police said. The blasts occurred in densely populated regions of Kabul, including centrally located Green Zone and at an ... ( read original story ...)
US Will Still Support ISIS Fight Despite Drawdowns from Iraq, Afghanistan, General Says
U.S. forces are still needed in the region to deter Iran and contain the Islamic State, which continues to pose a threat in Iraq and Syria requiring U.S. support for local forces, McKenzie said in ... ( read original story ...)
After Australian Report, Calls Grow For More Investigations Of Abuses In Afghanistan
"Only through a series of independent inquiries will we uncover the true extent of this disregard for Afghan life, which normalized murder, and resulted in war crimes," an Afghan rights group says. ( read original story ...)
World unites to help save Iraq’s archaeological treasures
A network of support focuses on preventing further theft after chunk of human history was destroyed over three decades ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea medical groups urge stricter COVID steps as third wave continues
South Korea's third wave of COVID-19 continued on Saturday after medical groups called for stricter social-distancing curbs and the government warned of tougher measures if infections are not quickly ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan, Saudi king agree to solve issues through dialogue – Turkish presidency
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz agreed in a phone call improve bilateral ties and solve outstanding disputes through dialogue, the Turkish presidency said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines ends overseas travel ban on healthcare workers
Labour minister says Philippines will initially allow 5,000 health workers to leave the country every year. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved ending a ban on deploying the nation’s ... ( read original story ...)