Over three dozen organisations advocating for justice to the victims of the decade-long conflict have reported to the Human Rights Council, saying that the Nepal government has failed in delivering ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Sought Hong Kong’s Help in Hunt for 1MDB Fugitives
Malaysia’s police sought help from Hong Kong authorities in its 1MDB probe that includes the hunt for Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind the billion-dollar scandal. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia to hold inquest into Franco-Irish teen’s death
Malaysia will next month open an inquest into the death of a Franco-Irish teenager whose body was found in the jungle after she disappeared from a resort, her family's lawyer said Friday. The unclothe ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Police Question Al Jazeera Journalists Over Documentary
The investigation into the Qatar-based network's programme has added to concerns about a widening media crackdown in Malaysia after a scandal-plagued party came to power earlier this year. In addition ... ( read original story ...)
Australia won’t extradite Sirul to Malaysia
Sirul Azhar Umar, who was convicted and sentenced to death for murdering Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu, still cannot be extradited to Malaysia, says the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri ... ( read original story ...)
Retired Admiral: US Should Not Pull More Troops from Afghanistan
The United States needs to maintain its current number of troops in Afghanistan to protect the progress made in the country, the retired U.S. Navy admiral, James Stavridis, told VOA in an interview. ( read original story ...)
28 Georgian Soldiers in Afghanistan Infected with Coronavirus
The novel coronavirus has reportedly infected 28 Georgian soldiers in the NATO Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan. The infected soldiers have been transported back to their country and are ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Man Allegedly Stole Government Equipment On US Military Base In Afghanistan, Charged
Quincy was indicted with one count of each of “conspiracy to defraud the United States and to commit theft of property of value to the United States, theft of property of value to the United States, ... ( read original story ...)
Top general says U.S. ‘perhaps’ not doing enough to stop Russia in Afghanistan
Gen. Mark Milley told Congress Thursday the Trump admin is "perhaps not" doing "as much as we could" to stop Russia from aiding U.S. foes in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
Seoul mayor’s apparent suicide sends shock waves through South Korea
News that the former activist, women's rights advocate and lawyer had apparently taken his own life has rocked South Korea's capital. ( read original story ...)