The agency in Uzbekistan that oversees the media has warned outlets that their reporting has gone too far and has threatened to take legal action against them. But the media outlets are rejecting the ... ( read original story ...)
State Department approves $350M deal for security services to Saudi Arabia
The State Department approved a possible $350 million deal to continue providing security support services to Saudi Arabia Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Trump and the West’s enabling of Saudi Arabia enables the torture of Loujain al-Hathloul
Hathloul’s fate is another reminder of the harrowing plight of women in the Gulf region — and the underbelly of the empowerment feminism myth pushed by women like Ivanka Trump. ( read original story ...)
‘Turning point’: U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan likely to force NATO, other allies to follow
Analysts say the Trump administration’s plan to dramatically cut U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan in recent days has forced NATO into a corner and all but guaranteed that the alliance will follow ... ( read original story ...)
BTS Gets A Military Postponement? How South Korea Is Bending The Rules For The Boy Band
The two-year delay proves that parliament is at least looking into the issue of how pop artists are treated vs classical artists ... ( read original story ...)
New ‘BTS Law’ Is Passed in South Korea. An Army of Fans Rejoices.
The oldest member of BTS was saved at the last minute from having to join the military under the country’s conscription system. ( read original story ...)
US clears weapon sales for Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Croatia, Canada, Brazil and South Korea
The six cases, spread across South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Croatia, Lebanon and Canada, were announced on the website of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. DSCA announcements mean that the ... ( read original story ...)
New ‘BTS Law’ in South Korea Allows K-Pop Stars to Postpone Military Service Ahead of Jin’s 28th Birthday
South Korean lawmakers passed a revised Military Service Act on Tuesday (Dec. 1) that allows K-pop stars to postpone their deferment after being inspired by BTS’ international success. ( read original story ...)
South Korea law allows BTS to postpone military service
South Korea has passed a bill to amend the Military Service Act, which will allow K-pop stars like BTS to postpone military service until the age of 30. Prior to its revision, the Military Service Act ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Nuclear Scientist: How Will the Killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Affect Tehran’s Nuclear Program?
The killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was a strike against Iran’s nuclear capabilities, and risks fueling hostilities in the Middle East when Tehran needs to restore diplomacy with the U.S. to gain ... ( read original story ...)