The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in back-to-back trading days, collecting more than 20 points or 1.3 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the ... ( read original story ...)
A Young Woman Fights Back Against Uzbekistan’s Strong Patriarchal Culture
Charges have been dropped against a young Uzbek woman accused of beating up two men who had sexually harassed her, though her ordeal has once again highlighted the problems many women face when they ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia says it stands by Palestinians, supports efforts for just solution to issue – cabinet
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it stands by the Palestinian people and supports all efforts aimed at reaching a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, according to a cabinet statement ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia rebuked at UN over Jamal Khashoggi killing, abuses
Dozens of nations condemned Saudi Arabia before the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday over serious violations and demanded accountability for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. In a relatively ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq, counter-IS coalition kill, capture Islamic State figures
Iraqi commandos killed a suspected Islamic State (IS) financier and captured an IS leader in an operation in western Anbar province on Monday, according to Iraq’s Defense Ministry. Soldiers of Iraq’s ... ( read original story ...)
How Iraq could become a Mideast anchor, not a ‘forever war’ | Trudy Rubin
The Mideast story with the most potential to change the region for the better is getting insufficient attention. I’m not referring to the U.S.-brokered deals between Israel and two Gulf States, but ... ( read original story ...)
Pittsburgh Steeler, former Army Ranger pays tribute to Iraq War hero with helmet
The former 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment officer paid tribute to one who is being recommended for the Medal of Honor. ( read original story ...)
‘It’s b******t.’: Jon Stewart slams Congress for giving the ‘cold shoulder’ to nearly 200,000 vets sickened by toxic burn pits in Iraq and demands financial aid – as he …
Jon Stewart claimed Tuesday that nearly 200,000 veterans may have been 'injured by the US' through exposure to toxic fumes at burn pits as he lobbied for a new bill to offer them support. ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden mixes up Iran and Iraq during speech in Florida
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden mistook Iran for Iraq in a slip-up during a speech he made in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Reports Highest COVID-19 Daily Toll, With 307 New Cases
Myanmar has so far reported a total 3,502 COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths. Infections have quadrupled over the last month after the coronavirus resurfaced in the western state of Rak ... ( read original story ...)