Iraq’s total tally has now crossed 340,000 cases, of which about 60,000 remain active, according to official figures provided by the health ministry. ( read original story ...)
Kadhimi follows through on promises to reform Iraq’s security sector
Kadhimi's recent appointments and reforms are likely to face resistance from some political blocs and armed groups who feel they are losing power. ( read original story ...)
U.S. cutting troops in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000, Pentagon confirms
The Pentagon’s top officer in the Middle East confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. will cut the number of troops in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000 in the coming weeks. ( read original story ...)
UAE: Iran’s aggressive policies made Arabs look at Israel
The United Arab Emirates didn’t need peace with Israel to counter Iran, a top UAE official said Friday, but he said Iran’s aggressive policies over three decades alarmed ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam police found 320,000 used condoms being cleaned, repackaged for sale
A market inspector said the owner of the factory, a 34-year-old woman, confessed that they bought the used condoms from a man in the province. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Troll Patrol: The woman taking on trolls on their own turf
Some of them were from genuine accounts, but many were from pro-government trolls using fake accounts. "If Marcos is no hero, I would say most of you are no virgins and that's the trend of young girls ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new prime minister vows to host Olympics next year
Japan’s new prime minister said Saturday that he’s determined to host the Tokyo Olympic Games next summer as “proof that humanity has defeated the pandemic. T ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM tells U.N. Tokyo is determined to host Olympics next year
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday Japan is determined to host the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after the games were postponed due to the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new prime minister vows to host Olympics as ‘proof humanity has defeated pandemic’
Japan's new prime minister said Saturday that he's determined to host the Tokyo Olympic Games next summer as "proof that humanity has defeated the pandemic." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga ‘determined’ to hold Olympics despite pandemic
Japan is "determined" to host the postponed Olympic Games in 2021 despite the coronavirus pandemic, the country's newly elected prime minister told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. ( read original story ...)