A possible designation of the Houthi group as a terror organization would reinforce the U.S. campaign to pressure Tehran but could complicate aid and peace efforts. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia plans to resume tourist visas by early 2021: minister
Saudi Arabia plans to resume tourist visas by early 2021 after months of suspension amid strict government measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the kingdom's tourism minister told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
U.S. tells Iraq it’s planning to pull out of Baghdad embassy
Officials have warned the Iraqi government and U.S. partners of a full withdrawal unless Iraq reins in militia attacks on U.S. personnel and interests. ( read original story ...)
North Korea accuses South of crossing disputed boundary to find dead official
North Korea has accused South Korea of crossing a disputed sea border in search of the body of a South Korean official killed by North Korean troops last week. ( read original story ...)
South Korea suggests unprecedented joint probe with North Korea into official’s death
"We have decided to make the request to North Korea to conduct additional investigations and also request for a joint-investigation," South Korea said. ( read original story ...)
Malala calls on Myanmar to ‘halt persecution’ of Rohingyas
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai on Monday, June 8, urged Myanmar leaders to take "immediate action" to prevent the persecution of the country's Rohingya Muslims, most of whom are considered ... ( read original story ...)
Concerns mount as Iran gripped by third major COVID-19 wave
Authorities mobilising to implement restrictions across the country as alarm sounds on rising coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Iran and Iraq agree to boost ties in high-level meetings
Iraq’s Foreign Minister visits Tehran to discuss political and economic ties, as well as the US role in the region. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad meets Bolivian President Evo Morales in Tehran
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad shows victory sign as he waits for Bolivian President Evo Morales (not seen) during an official welcoming ceremony at the presidential premises in Tehran, Iran on ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Missiles are the Real Threat | Opinion
It is important that the U.S. and its allies focus on the ballistic missile threat and see the nuclear program as part of a wider weapons system, instead of allowing Iran to pretend that each part of ... ( read original story ...)