Tajikistan's presidential election is a foregone conclusion, but the appearance of a 30-year-old would-be opposition candidate is an unusual sight ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain OKs use of its airspace for new Israel-UAE flights
The government of Bahrain says it will allow Israeli commercial carriers in its airspace to fly a new route to the United Arab Emirates. ( read original story ...)
Oil tanker towed from Sri Lanka shoreline amid spill fears
A massive oil tanker on fire off the eastern coast of Sri Lanka is being towed out to sea amid fears of a major new oil spill in the Indian Ocean. The Panamanian-registered vessel, which began burning ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: Fully loaded supertanker catches fire off Sri Lanka
A fire broke out on a Panama-flagged supertanker carrying about 2 million barrels of oil in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Sri Lanka. One of its 23 crew is missing and presumed dead. ( read original story ...)
One dead as firefighters battle blaze aboard oil tanker off Sri Lanka
Firefighting crews from Sri Lanka and India are working to put out a large blaze aboard an oil tanker that has been burning since Thursday, off the coast of the south Asian island nation. ( read original story ...)
Crewman Killed As Oil Tanker Fire Rages For Second Day Off Sri Lanka Coast
A Panamanian-registered oil tanker burned out of control for a second day off Sri Lanka on Friday as authorities confirmed a Filipino crew member was killed in an explosion and fears grew of a major ... ( read original story ...)
Ships, copters fighting fire as tanker drifts near Sri Lanka
Ships, boats and aircraft from Sri Lanka and India were escalating efforts to douse an oil tanker fire burning for a second day Friday as officials warned of ... ( read original story ...)
The Dangerous North Korea
In 1950 Kim Il-sung assured Stalin that his planned attack on South Korea would lead to total victory in 72 hours. The fighting in fact lasted 1,129 days and resulted in a loss of territory for the ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal: Protesters Clash With Police Over Chariot Procession, Hundreds Defy COVID Lockdown
Protesters in Nepal attempted to drag out the deity statue as police officers blocked them to move the chariot, resulting in a violent clash that injured many. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s AirAsia X says lessor files $23 million claim for outstanding dues
Malaysian long haul carrier AirAsia X on Friday said lessor BOC Aviation has filed a claim against the company for $23 million in outstanding dues. ( read original story ...)