The UK has rescued a British child from Syria as part of efforts to return unaccompanied minors stranded amid the fallout of the Islamic State conflict. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said ... ( read original story ...)
Often overlooked, Sri Lankan cuisine offers bounty of flavors
When her parents immigrated to Connecticut from Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 1973, they brought with them their fiery curries, coconut sambols and countless rice dishes. Many of the recipes were adapted to ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Pursuing Missile Development As Kim Jong-un Pledges Cooperation With China
A South Korean defense minister said North Korea is still developing missiles amid speculations it could showcase a new weapon during its 75th founding anniversary. ( read original story ...)
North Korea set for new show of strength at military parade
North Korean preparations for a big military parade next month indicate that it may show off freshly manufactured long-range ballistic missiles, in a new provocation to the United States.Satellite ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Malaysia’s Iskandar Waterfront targets $1.2 bln IPO in first half of 2021
Malaysian developer Iskandar Waterfront Holdings (IWH) is planning to list in the first half of 2021 to raise at least 5 billion ringgit ($1.2 billion) after getting the go-ahead to start work on a ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Man Discovers Who Snapped Photos With His Lost Phone
The man was in for a surprise when he found his phone in the jungle behind his house. He tells the BBC that the phone has selfies of a monkey and a video of it trying to eat the phone. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince endangers ties with western allies
In its larger neighbour Saudi Arabia, we see a country transforming. Riyadh was once a quiet, private place. No more: before the pandemic lockdown it teemed with activity. Women have been granted new ... ( read original story ...)
War Crime Risk Grows for U.S. Over Saudi Strikes in Yemen
State Department officials have raised alarms about the legal risk in aiding airstrikes that kill civilians. The Trump administration recently suppressed findings as it sold more weapons to Gulf ... ( read original story ...)
Is Saudi Arabia softening its Israel stance?
As the UAE and Bahrain sign their historic treaty normalizing diplomatic ties with Israel at the White House on Tuesday, further evidence is emerging that attitudes are shifting across the Arab world ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Ready for Talks With Japan to Improve Ties, Moon Tells Suga
PHOTO: South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Liberation Day, which celebrates its independence from Japanese colonial rule following the end ... ( read original story ...)