Back in October 2019, unprecedented protests demanded the fall of Iraq's ruling class. One year on, with a new government in place and nearly 600 protesters killed, almost nothing has changed. ( read original story ...)
Trump admin warns Iraq it plans to shut U.S. embassy in Baghdad after rocket attacks
In an interview with NBC News, a top U.S. general recently praised the work of Iraqi security forces in protecting American interests in Iraq. ( read original story ...)
South Korea on alert over holidays despite slight drop in COVID-19 cases
South Korea appealed on Tuesday for strict social-distancing despite a slight fall in the number of its new coronavirus cases, with millions of people set to travel for a major holiday. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s IPO market set for best year since 2017
South Korea’s market for initial public offerings is on track for its biggest year since 2017 as a strong recovery in stock prices after the coronavirus pandemic fuels investor enthusiasm for new ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea’s daily virus cases at another low
South Korea’s daily coronavirus increase was the lowest in about 50 days Tuesday as new infections trend lower. Many experts have warned, however, that the virus could spread again after this week’s ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea expands search, calls for joint probe into killing of official by North Korea
South Korea on Monday expanded the search for a missing fisheries official killed by North Korean troops at sea last week, a day after North Korea accused the South of raising tension by intruding ... ( read original story ...)
Tourist faces jail in Thailand over hotel review
A US man is facing up to two years in jail in Thailand after posting negative reviews of a hotel he stayed in. He was sued by the resort under the country's strict anti-defamation laws. Wesley Barnes, ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand allows sportsmen, “special” tourists, businessmen with high savings to enter country
Situation Administration (CCSA) approved on Monday entry into the country for more groups of foreigners. Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesperson for the CCSA, said the meeting was presided over by ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s support role complicates latest Nagorno-Karabakh flare-up
This time, however, Russia’s calls to stop the escalating violence in Nagorno-Karabakh that began on Sunday have so far fallen on deaf ears, thanks in part to the rise of Turkey as a regional power ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Holds Navy Drill Amid Push for Mediterranean Cooperation
Turkey held a naval exercise near Greek waters on Tuesday as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pushed Athens for cooperation ahead of European Union talks over Ankara’s energy exploration in the ... ( read original story ...)