The tripartite meeting between the foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan and Iraq, and the ensuing agreements to boost cooperation raises questions about a nascent alliance that could confront Iran’s ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar should use COVID crisis to end 30 years of crony capitalism
Myanmar's government needs to provide urgent financial assistance to tens of millions of poor and working families who have been hit hard by the COVID-19 economic downturn. It should also use the ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands of protesters call for government reform in Thailand
Tens of thousands of protesters in Thailand are defying a ban on gatherings to attend demonstrations for government reform. BBC News' Jonathan Head reports. ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: Government vows to protect the monarchy after weekend of unrest
Thailand's government has vowed to protect the monarchy after tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters rallied in Bangkok and other cities over the weekend, as calls for a new constitution and ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protesters defy ban on gatherings
Watch "Thailand protesters defy ban on gatherings calling for government reform", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original CBS News ... ( read original story ...)
UN arms embargo against Iran expires: What’s next?
Despite staunch opposition from the United States, a long-standing UN arms embargo has lapsed – leaving Tehran open to deadly weapons purchases. ( read original story ...)
Iran Arms Embargo Reckoning
Now that it has expired, how would Biden contain Tehran’s mischief? ( read original story ...)
Iran celebrates ‘momentous day’ as UN arms embargo lifts. Here’s what it means
Iran will more easily be able to sell weapons to its proxies, analysts say, including Lebanon's Hezbollah and the Houthi rebels in Yemen. ( read original story ...)
UN arms embargoes on Iran expires
While Iran says it plans no “buying spree,” it can now in theory purchase weapons to upgrade military armaments dating back to before its 1979 Islamic Revolution and sell its own locally produced gear ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey arrests man accused of spying for the United Arab Emirates, a regional rival
Turkey's intelligence agency has detained a Jordanian citizen suspected of spying for the United Arab Emirates, a Turkish official said, in a move that highlights a rivalry between the two governments ... ( read original story ...)