U.S. forces are still needed in the region to deter Iran and contain the Islamic State, which continues to pose a threat in Iraq and Syria requiring U.S. support for local forces, McKenzie said in ... ( read original story ...)
After Australian Report, Calls Grow For More Investigations Of Abuses In Afghanistan
"Only through a series of independent inquiries will we uncover the true extent of this disregard for Afghan life, which normalized murder, and resulted in war crimes," an Afghan rights group says. ( read original story ...)
World unites to help save Iraq’s archaeological treasures
A network of support focuses on preventing further theft after chunk of human history was destroyed over three decades ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea medical groups urge stricter COVID steps as third wave continues
South Korea's third wave of COVID-19 continued on Saturday after medical groups called for stricter social-distancing curbs and the government warned of tougher measures if infections are not quickly ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan, Saudi king agree to solve issues through dialogue – Turkish presidency
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz agreed in a phone call improve bilateral ties and solve outstanding disputes through dialogue, the Turkish presidency said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines ends overseas travel ban on healthcare workers
Labour minister says Philippines will initially allow 5,000 health workers to leave the country every year. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved ending a ban on deploying the nation’s ... ( read original story ...)
Filmmaker’s 400-mile skateboard ride through the Philippines now a documentary
Provided by Honolulu KHNL Haleiwa filmmaker James Astle rode his skateboard more than 400 miles across northern Luzon. He turned his Philippines adventure into a documentary fi ... ( read original story ...)
The Chinese Antidote to a Covid-battered Philippines
Filipinos were once solidly in the U.S. sphere of influence, but they may be moving closer to their intrusive neighbor across the South China Sea. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea, Japan Mull Steps as New Cases Rise
South Korea has reported 386 new cases of the coronavirus in a resurgence that could force authorities to reimpose stronger social distancing restrictions after easing them in October to spur a ... ( read original story ...)
Pop star Masahiko Kondo’s affair falls foul of Japan’s strict morals
In his 40-year career Masahiko Kondo has enjoyed many of the pleasures of a chart-topping pop star. He has acted, raced cars and, before he got married, he was linked to several famous female stars ... ( read original story ...)