Saudi Arabia says it should be a part of any potential negotiations between the incoming U.S. administration and Iran on a new nuclear deal. ( read original story ...)
ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks
Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America's continuing presence in the region. ( read original story ...)
What the US troop withdrawal means for Iraq
The US has announced it will further reduce the number of troops stationed in the Middle East, causing further consternation among analysts who worry such a move may be to the detriment of one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Rockets are latest reminder that we need to leave Iraq
U.S. troops' presence in Iraq is not making relations with Iran any better. It's actually spurring Iran to more violence, showing its time to withdraw. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to close bars, restrict restaurants and churches amid coronavirus spike
South Korea's capital city and nearby areas will close bars and nightclubs, limit religious gatherings, and restrict service at restaurants, in a bid to contain a burgeoning third wave of coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s king can be expelled if he rules from Germany: parliament
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn may be expelled from Germany if he issues decrees from his Bavarian villa, the Bundestag has said. The monarch's long stays in Europe have been under scrutiny amid ... ( read original story ...)
Ahead of Biden presidency, Pompeo touts Iran policy during Persian Gulf visit
In what was likely his final tour of the Persian Gulf as secretary of state, Mike Pompeo touted the Trump administration's Mideast strategy that focused on Iran as “the central threat inside the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s COVID-19 numbers at record levels for second day
Turkey saw a record number of people diagnosed with COVID-19 for the second day running on Sunday as 6,017 new symptomatic patients were documented, the health ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan says Turkey’s place is in Europe before EU summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday that Turkey sees itself as a part of Europe, but he called on the European Union to “keep your promises” on issues such ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte ends overseas travel ban on healthcare workers, minister says
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved ending a ban on deploying the nation's healthcare workers, his labour minister said on Saturday, clearing the way for thousands of nurses to take up ... ( read original story ...)