EU and UNDP have signed a partnership agreement aimed at improving the economic and social wellbeing of Yemenis. The EURO 69.8 million partnership will be the largest of its kind. ( read original story ...)
KT Corp. Builds Uzbekistan’s National Electricity Management Center
"Following its success in Uzbekistan, KT plans to expand its smart energy business to other nations across Central Asia." KT was tasked with building a national integrated data center and a ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Saudi Arabia’s detention centres for migrants
Leaked images show migrants packed into cramped cells in the searing Middle East heat at Saudi prisons where they say they are 'treated like animals' and beaten by guards. ( read original story ...)
Training suspended after 4 civilians die in South Korea in crash with US armored vehicle
Four South Korean civilians died Sunday after they were involved in a crash with a U.S. armored vehicle. “USFK is aware of the fatal accident near the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex involving a Korean ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea appoints new military chiefs amid OPCON plans
South Korea is moving forward with a reshuffle of top brass, nominating military officials specializing in OPCON or wartime operational control from the United States. ( read original story ...)
Confronting Iran Before the November Election | Opinion
International companies should expect to lose their investments in Iran if Republicans retake power in four years and reinstate all sanctions. The sanctions wall also needs an international component. ( read original story ...)
US government seizes control of websites allegedly involved in Iran-Venezuela oil deal
The seizure follows the US interception of fuel tankers from Iran en route to Venezuela this month amid increased US pressure on both countries. ( read original story ...)
What the Radical Demonstrators Have in Common with Iran
Last week, between 600-700 extremists in California took part in what the Oakland Police Department described as "violent & destructive protests." Fires were set, businesses vandalized, and windows ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey accuses Greece of ‘piracy’ over eastern Mediterranean
Turkey on Monday accused Greece of “piracy” and warned it will stand up to Athens’ alleged efforts to militarize islands near its coast, following claims that the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in Manila until Sept. 30
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday partial restrictions in and around the capital Manila will be kept for another month starting Sept. 1 to tackle a rising number of coronavirus cases ... ( read original story ...)