Fierce fighting in southern Yemen between Emirati-backed separatists and the country's internationally recognized government killed nearly 50 fighters this week on both sides, security officials said ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Concerned Over Israeli Moves in East Jerusalem: Statement
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday voiced "deep concern" over the Israeli authorities' decision to invite contractor bids to build 1,257 new settlements near East Jerusalem and said ... ( read original story ...)
In rare rebuke of Trump, NATO chief warns against troop cuts in Afghanistan
Afghanistan risks becoming once again a platform for international terrorists to plan and organize attacks on our homelands," Jens Stoltenberg said. ( read original story ...)
Republican Outcry Over Trump’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan Grows
Rep. Mac Thornberry of Texas added to GOP condemnation of the move, saying that a withdrawal from Afghanistan now ignores dangers on the ground. ( read original story ...)
Trump withdrawal plan could tip Afghanistan towards more violence
Attacks up since September amid fears Taliban biding their time until US forces leave ... ( read original story ...)
NATO Chief Warns Against Rapid Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
U.S. President Donald Trump has made ending the 19-year-old American engagement in Afghanistan a priority by Christmas, but while many NATO allies also want to leave the country, many feel it could be ... ( read original story ...)
Trump plans to withdraw thousands of troops from Iraq, Afghanistan before leaving office
President Trump is expected to order the drawdown of thousands of U.S. troops from Iraq and Afghanistan by mid-January, leaving about 2,500 left in each country. The president's recently-fired defense ... ( read original story ...)
At least 41 hurt at Thailand protest – medics
At least 41 people were hurt during protests in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, including five with gunshot wounds, the city's Erawan Emergency Medical Centre said. It was by far the most viole ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters smear police van with blue paint during clashes in Thailand
Protesters attacked a police van smearing it in blue paint before kicking a metal barricade during violent clashes in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday (). ( read original story ...)
Eighteen hurt in Thailand’s most violent protests since movement began
Thai police fired water cannon and teargas at protesters marching on parliament on Tuesday, and at least 18 people were hurt in the most violent confrontation since a youth-led protest movement ... ( read original story ...)