Syria held a parliamentary election on Sunday, gripped by a collapsing economy and new U.S. sanctions after President Bashar al-Assad clawed back control of most of the country. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka says there’s enough facts to prove Ravana was first to use aircraft, asks citizens to help with research
The Sri Lankan government believes that the king of Lanka – who is portrayed as a villain in the Indian epic Ramayana – was the world’s first aviator. They claim he flew an aircraft more than 5,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Yo Jong, Sister Of North Korea’s Ruler, Rises Through Ranks With Tough Rhetoric
Her political star has risen since Kim Jong Un took power in 2011, leading to speculation that she could one day become the country's first female leader — if North Korea's patriarchy would allow it. ( read original story ...)
What It’s Really Like to Be Wealthy in North Korea
Every country has a jet-set. The privileged one percent. Their wealth affords them luxuries that other people with lesser packed wallets can’t enjoy. But our common perception of this extravagant way ... ( read original story ...)
Over 1,800 tonnes of toxic waste found abandoned in Malaysia
Malaysia says 110 containers of hazardous heavy metals have been found abandoned at a port.Some 1,864 tonnes of electric arc furnace dust (EAFD), a by-product of steel production that contains heavy ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey suspends flights to Iran, Afghanistan due to coronavirus outbreak
Turkey has suspended flights to Iran and Afghanistan as part of measures against the coronavirus outbreak, the Transport Ministry said on Sunday. Iranian Presiden Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
2 key police commanders killed in Afghanistan
Two key regional police commanders were killed in Afghanistan on Sunday as differences continue to hinder the fragile peace process. Shah Mohammad, a police spokesman in Paktika province, told Anadolu ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan confirms 174 additional coronavirus cases
The public health ministry Afghanistan said on Sunday that 174 more coronavirus cases were reported in the country, increasing the total number of COVID-19 infections across Afghanistan to ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan: Overview of Reported Security-Related Incidents (First Half of 2020)
English Infographic on Afghanistan about Mine Action and Protection and Human Rights; published on 19 Jul 2020 by iMMAP ... ( read original story ...)
‘Train to Busan’ Sequel ‘Peninsula’ Scares Up $13 Million in South Korea
While the global box office may be crippled right now, one movie that brought a dose of hope to South Korean theaters this past weekend was Yeon Sang-ho’s “Peninsula.” The sequel to 2016’s cult ... ( read original story ...)