Abbas said in a statement, “Palestine has lost with his departure an Arab leader and a leader of humanity who spent his life in the service of his people, his nation and all humanity, and always stood ... ( read original story ...)
How a Chinese company took control of Laos’ national electrical grid
It’s hardly surprising that Laos is under China’s sway. A farmer works in a paddy field under the power lines near Nam Theun 2 dam in Khammouane province in Laos, Oct. 28, 2013. The former is a ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. push for Sudan to recognize Israel falters — and puts Khartoum in a tight spot
U.S. officials held talks with Sudan in the hopes of adding it to a growing list of countries that have normalized relations with Israel, in what the Trump administration has billed as part of its ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict: What’s Behind the Fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh
International concern is growing over fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which threatens to draw in regional powers and destabilize an area that serves as an important energy corridor for global ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan warns of full lockdown after virus cases surge
Jordan warned on Wednesday it could be forced to return to a full lockdown, potentially devastating its fragile economy, after recording 1,767 new cases of COVID-19, its highest daily tally since the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Repatriates Last of Islamic State Suspects Believed Captured in Syria
The suspects had been held by Syrian forces along with prisoners from other countries whose governments have been reluctant to take back the men. ( read original story ...)
Syria Sanctions From US Compared To George Floyd Killing, Claims It Will ‘Suffocate Syrians’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that U.S. sanctions against the Syrian government will not end until Assad resolves the nine-year civil war in Syria. Pompeo announced that there is a total of 17 ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia records 89 new Covid-19 cases, two new deaths
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded 89 new Covid-19 cases today, raising the infection tally to 11,221.According to the Health Ministry, three of the new cases are imported (all involving foreigners); ... ( read original story ...)
Alert: US says it will block palm oil shipments from one of Malaysia’s biggest producers, citing widespread labor abuses
US says it will block palm oil shipments from one of Malaysia's biggest producers, citing widespread labor abuses. ( read original story ...)
We Must Pay Attention To Uzbekistan, The Big Hope For Stability In Central Asia
Uzbekistan has come charging out of its long sleep to set an example to all the 'Stans roundabout on how to usher in a new era. In many ways, it is returning to its historical role as the hub of the ... ( read original story ...)