Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir speaks during a joint news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia June 29, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri ... ( read original story ...)
Trump is right about Iraq: Time to end the mission and withdraw all troops
American security is neither enhanced by having U.S. troops on the ground in Iraq nor is it placed at higher risk by our complete withdrawal. ( read original story ...)
South Korea detains suspected defector who crossed heavily fortified border
North Korean man was seen crossing barbed wire before being picked up in the demilitarised zone ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Detains North Korean Who Crossed Demilitarized Zone
The man breached the Koreas’ heavily armed land border, triggering an extensive manhunt in the South, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea OKs single test for COVID-19 and flu
Health officials in South Korea have approved a new test that’s designed to detect both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza from the same samples, which would help ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Raises Invasion Alert After Border Activity Spotted with World’s Eyes on U.S. Election
One North Korean male was reportedly captured, but the high alert remained until the situation was investigated. ( read original story ...)
Lucky children greet Fu Bao, the first panda born in South Korea
The first panda to be born in South Korea was introduced to a group of lucky children and reporters on Wednesday and given a name - Fu Bao, meaning lucky treasure. Fu Bao, born three months ago, ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Blocks Access to Porn Sites, Prompting Protests
The paternalistic move will only exacerbate the country’s simmering anti-government and anti-monarchy sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Aegean quake toll rises to 115 as search continues in Turkey’s Izmir
Search and rescue efforts were concentrated on two buildings in Turkey's western city of Izmir as the death toll from Friday's earthquake in the Aegean Sea crept up to 115, disaster authorities said ... ( read original story ...)
Bad blood: why France-Turkey cartoon row could leave lasting impact
Officials on both sides describe a series of behind-the-scenes frosty exchanges and grudges between the two leaders going back years, long before the latest row. ( read original story ...)