Sudan's transitional government has agreed to normalize ties with the regime in Israel after the US removed the African state from its terrorism blacklist and offered it financial aid in exchange. ( read original story ...)
Oman Warns on Debt, Entrenched Double-Digit Budget Deficits
Oman will need further measures to keep its budget deficit in check, the Finance Ministry said, after the Gulf nation tapped the international debt market with a $2 billion bond sale. ( read original story ...)
U.S. sanctions two officials from Lebanon’s Hezbollah
The United States has imposed sanctions on two officials from the Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah, the U.S. Treasury Department said, including one who served as a senior military commander in the ... ( read original story ...)
Sudan and Israel agree to normalize ties, the third such accord since August
The announcement came shortly after Trump said he was removing Sudan from the U.S. list of state sponors of terrorism. ( read original story ...)
No sign Trump’s Syria outreach has made progress on missing Americans
Abbas Ibrahim was invited to Washington by the White House as a mediator but left without any sign of progress. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Sri Lanka closes harbors after 609 test positive
Authorities in Sri Lanka on Saturday closed at least two fishery harbors and many stalls after a surge of 609 cases linked to the country's main fish market. ( read original story ...)
Army Chief to visit Nepal in bid to improve ties
Amid freshly “erupted” border dispute, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane will be visiting Nepal, where he is likely to meet Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and is also expected to be conferred with ... ( read original story ...)
R&AW chief’s ‘covert’ visit to Nepal PM creates stir; Oppn diss KP Sharma Oli, calls move improper, objectionable
R&AW chief's 'covert' visit to Nepal PM creates stir; Oppn diss KP Sharma Oli, calls move improper, objectionable ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen Activists Want to Preserve Yemen’s Beauty Beyond War
While the conflict in Yemen continues to make headlines, a group of 16 Yemeni volunteers is seeking to put the war-torn country in a positive light by presenting its rich history and culture. The ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s king to consult with rulers amid talk of emergency
Sultan Abdullah will consult with other rulers to discuss proposals by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, the palace said on Saturday, after sources told Reuters the premier had asked the king to ... ( read original story ...)