Yemen’s warring sides agree to exchange more than 1,000 prisoners during UN-sponsored talks in Switzerland. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen warring sides agree to swap over 1,000 prisoners
The warring sides in Yemen's long conflict have agreed to exchange 1,081 prisoners, the United Nations mediator said on Sunday following talks in Switzerland. The two sides have since undertaken ... ( read original story ...)
UN: Yemen’s warring sides to swap more than 1,000 prisoners
The United Nations said Yemen’s warring sides agreed Sunday to exchange more than 1,000 prisoners, marking the first phase of a release plan reached earlier this year. The U.N. mission in Yemen said ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. launches new terrorism review of Iran-backed rebels in Yemen
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 ...)