India has been pressing Sri Lanka to implement the 13th amendment which was brought in after the Indo-Sri Lankan agreement of 1987 which envisaged devolution of powers to the Tamils. The two leaders ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. launches new terrorism review of Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen
A possible designation of the Houthi group as a terror organization would reinforce the U.S. campaign to pressure Tehran but could complicate aid and peace efforts. ( read original story ...)
How Germany was drawn to Iran ‘dual-use’ drone motors for Yemen Houthis
This kind of dual-use technology, engines that could be used for civilian needs, shipped through a third country, easily hides the end user. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s PM faces crunch popularity test as polls open in state election
Voting starts in the eastern state of Sabah, seen as a referendum on Muhyiddin Yassin’s unelected government ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Sabah state holds election in key test for PM
Voters in Malaysia's eastern state of Sabah went to the polls on Saturday in an election seen as a referendum for embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan to create its own COVID-19 vaccine
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 26 According to the ministry, scientists are working in collaboration with the country's pharmaceutical companies. ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s foreign minister makes first visit to Iran
Iraq's foreign minister arrived Saturday in Tehran for bilateral talks with senior Iranian officials, according to the state-run news agency. IRNA reported that ... ( read original story ...)
Yangon under strain as Myanmar coronavirus cases surge
Myanmar's biggest city Yangon has rapidly built new quarantine centres as it scrambles to contain the commercial hub's first significant coronavirus outbreak, with overworked medical staff fearing ... ( read original story ...)
American Sued In Thailand Over Negative Tripadvisor Review
An American has been sued by an island resort in Thailand over a negative Tripadvisor review, authorities said Saturday, and could face up to two years in prison if found guilty. Domestic tourism is ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Prepares to Impose New Coronavirus Lockdowns as Cases Rise
We are forced to intensify regulations and supervisions,” starting in the capital Tehran, Rouhani said in televised remarks. He said government-run coronavirus task-force offices around the country ... ( read original story ...)