More than 40 Taliban fighters killed in air raids, defence ministry officials say, without confirming civilian deaths. ( read original story ...)
Courage in facing the ‘unknown’: Rep. Brian Mast reflects on 10 years since losing legs in Afghanistan
Mast and his unit, a part of Joint Special Operations Command, were on a mission after acquiring the location of a high-value target when Mast stepped on an IED. Mast lost both of his legs at the ... ( read original story ...)
Republic of Korea and WHO Afghanistan sign arrangement to support the COVID-19 response
English News and Press Release on Afghanistan about Contributions, Health and Epidemic; published on 14 Sep 2020 by WHO ... ( read original story ...)
Campaigning in Myanmar
Supporters of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party on a motorcade pass supporters of the opposition Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), seen at left, during a campaign in Wundwin, ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: Thousands join huge rally demanding reforms
Thailand has a long history of political unrest and protest, but a new wave began in February after a court ordered a fledgling pro-democracy opposition party to dissolve. The Future Forward Party ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Reimposes U.N. Sanctions on Iran Over Objections of World Powers
The full range of the sanctions were announced on Saturday evening in Washington, but it is unclear how effective they will be. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard commander vows ‘hit’ on all involved in US killing of top general Qassem Soleimani
The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed that revenge for Qassem Soleimani's death would be "decisive, serious and real." ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Zarif says world should oppose U.S. sanctions or expect same
The world community should oppose the United States' use of sanctions to impose its will as a "bully," or expect to face sanctions itself, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on ... ( read original story ...)
India: Crowds mingle and the coronavirus spreads outside the maharajah’s empty palace
With the monsoon over, we probably won’t see rain again until next June. Everyone now seems focused on the cricket and the Indian Premier League, which started in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Our Rajasthan ... ( read original story ...)
China Slams Pompeo for ‘Spreading Rumors’ During South America Trip
China's embassies to Suriname and Guyana on Friday accused U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of "spreading rumors" and "smearing" Beijing, after Washington's top diplomat criticized Chinese ... ( read original story ...)