Three-time Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri was named to the post for a fourth time Thursday and immediately promised a government of technocrats committed to a French-backed reform plan. Hariri ... ( read original story ...)
Saad Hariri returns as Lebanon PM a year after resigning
A year after resigning, Saad Hariri has again been named as Lebanon’s prime minister and tasked with forming a government that could win critically needed international support and help stem the ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan Punts on Elections to Pursue Constitutional Reforms
The Kyrgyz parliament voted to cancel forthcoming new parliament and presidential elections until at least June 2021, to make way for constitutional reforms. ( read original story ...)
Japarov’s Many Promises: Can Stability Emerge From Chaos in Kyrgyzstan?
Will Kyrgyzstan’s new leader be able to address imminent politico-economic challenges and accomplish his all stated promises? ( read original story ...)
US welcomes Kyrgyzstan detaining ‘dangerous criminal leader’
The United States on Thursday welcomed Kyrgyzstan's detention of an alleged crime boss who Washington says is a major force in drug trafficking, after the Central Asian country's new government ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Protests Inspire Online Calls for Change Next Door in Laos
As anti-government protests gather momentum within Thailand, demonstrators’ savvy social media tactics are inspiring similar calls in other parts of Southeast Asia, most notably in neighboring Laos. ( read original story ...)
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near
Israeli delegation flew to Sudan on a private jet this week to wrap up a deal that would make Sudan the third Arab country to normalize ties with Israel this year ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s first female F-35 pilot made deputy commander of 116th squadron
Prior to flying F-35s, Capt. S. flew F-16s, and soon began flying the advanced stealth fighter jet for the 116th, based out of Nevatim in the South. ( read original story ...)
Israel Police’s TikTok Unit taps into under-the-radar crime
While President Donald Trump is trying with all his might to make downloading the TikTok app illegal in the US, Israel Police are making good use of the popular short-video app to pinpoint where ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Delegation Visited Sudan In Push To Normalise Ties
An Israeli delegation has visited Sudan to discuss normalising relations following the Jewish state's US-brokered deals with UAE and Bahrain, sources in Khartoum and Jerusalem said Thursday. The ... ( read original story ...)