Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is leaving for a Near East trip focused on religious issues and the Trump administration’s diplomacy with Israel, but burdened by the election defeat that neither Mr. ( read original story ...)
Images Suggest North Korea Might Be Training Dolphins for Military Purposes
New satellite imagery suggests that North Korea might be training dolphins for a Naval Marine Mammal Program similar to America's own program. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan postpones first census because of coronavirus
There is a risk people will be inclined to misrepresent themselves in a corrupt police state where many still fear the authorities. ( read original story ...)
Trump Pentagon Purge Could Accelerate His Goal to Pull Troops From Afghanistan
But there is one goal he has nurtured since the 2016 campaign: withdrawing all American troops from Afghanistan. Now, in the waning days of his presidency, Mr. Trump is scrambling to make it so, aided ... ( read original story ...)
Clock Ticking, Trump Looks Set To Hasten Afghanistan Pullout
With little more than two months left in office, President Donald Trump appears to be pushing ahead with plans to pull out of Afghanistan as he stacks the Pentagon with loyalists. Trump, who refuses ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea is trying to help delivery drivers, whose workloads have soared during the pandemic.
The South Korean government is pushing for shorter workdays and other improved working conditions for parcel delivery couriers, who have complained of mounting workloads during the pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Mako, Who’s Giving up Royal Status to Marry Commoner, Postpones Wedding Again
Japan's Princess Mako has delayed her wedding — again. On Friday, the princess reaffirmed her intention to marry her college sweetheart, admitting, however, that the wedding date still remains ... ( read original story ...)
Former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn faces $90M civil suit in Japan
A civil lawsuit in which automaker Nissan is seeking $90 million in damages from former chairman Carlos Ghosn began in Japan Friday. ( read original story ...)
Rohingya threaten to starve if Bangladesh island plan goes ahead
Plans to place 100,000 Rohingya on a remote and flood-prone island where there have been reports of beatings and abuse by the authorities have been met with fierce resistance, with some refugees ... ( read original story ...)
China’s New Testing Policy for Travelers Is Problematic, Experts Say
Airline passengers must present negative antibody test results before boarding. Scientists consider it a largely useless way to curb disease transmission. ( read original story ...)