I see this as a weakness of our intelligence agencies,” Wickremesinghe said. During his talks with Sri Lanka’s Indian High Commissioner soon after the attack, the envoy ensured the validity of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal India Franchise Expo to deliberate bi-lateral opportunities
India franchise and investment Expo Summit and Awards organized by the Embassy of India through nepalfranchisecom and FNCCI this virtual event is like ... ( read original story ...)
2 Americans freed from militant group in Yemen, returning to US
Two Americans have been freed and the remains of a third American have been released by the Houthis, an Iran-backed rebel group in Yemen, as part of an exchange. ( read original story ...)
Trump administration secures release of two American hostages from Yemen
President Donald Trump has secured the release of two American hostages held captive by Houthis in Yemen, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Two Americans, 240 Yemen Rebel Backers Freed In Apparent Swap
Two captive Americans were freed Wednesday in Yemen as more than 200 supporters of the country's Huthi rebels were allowed to return home, in an apparent swap involving Saudi Arabia and Oman. The ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Loses Seat On U.N. Human Rights Council
A pro-democracy group founded by journalist Jamal Khashoggi before his death hailed the loss of Saudi seat, citing "grotesque abuses" by crown prince. ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s Future Isn’t Oil, It’s Sustainable Electricity
As the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Islamic State insurgency, revolutionizing the country’s energy sector could be the key to ... ( read original story ...)
Yazidi students achieve highest marks in Iraq entrance exams to universities
Despite difficulties in refugee camps, Yazidi students achieved the highest marks on the entrance exams to Iraqi universities. ( read original story ...)
Thailand uses emergency decree to ban gatherings after Bangkok protests
Protest leaders arrested and publication of news that could harm national security banned as authorities crack down on dissent ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Moves to Quell Protests With Bans on Gatherings and News
Thailand's government banned gatherings of five or more people and the publication of news or online messages that could harm national security early on Thursday under an emergency decree to end ... ( read original story ...)