The top U.S. general on Thursday suggested he favored an overhaul of a longstanding military policy that sends thousands of family members to live with forces deployed overseas in select locations ... ( read original story ...)
In Iran, assassination shock spurs calls to rethink security
Did Iran’s yearslong state of alert against Israeli and American infiltration lead to a complacency that made a physicist vulnerable to assassination? ( read original story ...)
After nuclear scientist’s brazen killing, Iran is torn over a response — restraint or fury?
Just days after the targeted killing of top Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a battle has already broken out in Iran over his legacy. President Hassan Rouhani’s reformist camp seems eager ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers Target Russia and Turkey in Annual Defense Policy Bill
Lawmakers took aim at Russia in the annual defense policy bill, with provisions that include sanctions on Turkey for purchasing a Russian-made missile system and on the Nord Stream 2 natural gas ... ( read original story ...)
In parting shot, Pompeo rebukes Turkey at NATO meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used his final NATO meeting this week to sharply criticise Turkey, saying its purchase of a Russian weapons system was "a gift" to Moscow, according to five ... ( read original story ...)
Donald Trump should remember the Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos when considering his exit strategy
Like Trump, Marcos was beaten soundly at the polls. Like Trump, Marcos declared victory despite mounting evidence of defeat. But he eventually left under humiliating circumstances – is the same in ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines likely to remain under quarantine until end-2021 —NEDA
The Philippines is likely to remain under community quarantine until the end of 2021, when vaccines against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) will likely be widely available, the National ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan must stop supporting terrorism to promote cultural peace in South Asia: India at UN
Addressing the UN General Assembly session on 'Culture of Peace' on Wednesday, India said that Pakistan must change its current "culture of hatred" against religions in India and stop its support to ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan reports 3,499 daily Covid cases, positivity rate climbs to 8.16pc
The highest positivity rate was observed in Karachi at 20.12pc, followed by Hyderabad with 18.43pc, and Abbottabad with 14.53pc. ( read original story ...)
UN passes Pakistan-led interfaith dialogue resolution
Resolution on 'Promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue' passed with overwhelming majority by General Assembly - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)