North Korea defended its record on human rights on United Nations Human Rights Day, claiming its policies draw the respect of the international community. ( read original story ...)
KCCI – SCO cooperation: Good news from economic front for Pakistan
The management committee of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Area (SCODA) exchanged views with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. North Korea envoy calls on Pyongyang to return to talks
The top U.S. diplomat for North Korea urged Pyongyang to return to diplomatic engagement as it prepares to hold its Eighth Party Congress in January. ( read original story ...)
In Nepal, Kung Fu nuns climb Himalayas to aid needy
Traditionally, Buddhist nuns are expected to cook and clean. But a group known as the Kung Fu nuns has been delivering COVID-19 relief to isolated villages out of reach of traditional public health ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Blacklists Chechen Leader, Others in Russia, Haiti, Yemen for Rights Abuses
The United States on Thursday sanctioned alleged human rights abusers in Russia, Yemen and Haiti including Ramzan Kadyrov, who is the leader of Russia's Muslim-majority Chechnya region and a close ... ( read original story ...)
In Yemen, journalism can be a capital offence
Journalism should never be a crime, much less lead to the death penalty. To halt this potential tragedy, key international actors such as the United States and European countries, as well as countries ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. withheld evidence in ex-Goldman banker’s 1MDB Malaysia corruption case, lawyer claims
A lawyer for a former Goldman Sachs banker charged with involvement in the looting of billions of dollars from Malaysia's 1MDB sovereign wealth fund accused U.S. prosecutors on Thursday of withholding ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia at the heart of Azerbaijan
FOR millennia, Baku — Azerbaijan’s capital — was one of the world’s most important trading hubs, straddling the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Nestled on the shore of the Caspian Sea, ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan poised to start trials on Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
The Chinese company has delivered 3,000 doses to Uzbekistan. (China Daily) Uzbekistan is beginning the third phase of clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine being developed by ... ( read original story ...)
IS says it killed female TV anchor in eastern Afghanistan
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed a female TV anchor in eastern Afghanistan ... ( read original story ...)