Sweden and Denmark said Monday they would alert the United Nations and the EU about the revelations in a documentary that claims to show North Korea trying to bypass sanctions. The film, broadcast ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia may get Covid-19 vaccine by year end – PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may get Covid-19 vaccine supplies as early as the end of this year, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Anwar meets king to prove majority support for PM bid
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim met the king on Tuesday in a bid to prove he has a "convincing" parliamentary majority to form a new government and he called on Prime Minister Muhyiddin ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan Teams Up With China on Poverty Reduction
Tashkent’s quick move to partner with China on poverty reduction indicates that Beijing is now the model for such efforts. ( read original story ...)
U.N. to vote on adding Russia, China, Saudi Arabia to Human Rights Council
The U.N. General Assembly is expected Tuesday to vote on adding China, Russia and Saudi Arabia to its Human Rights Council, a matter that's drawn opposition from critics who say they are some of the ... ( read original story ...)
Arab Coalition destroys Houthi drone before it launched towards Saudi Arabia
The Arab Coalition destroyed a ballistic missile that belonged to the Iran-backed Houthi militia, which the group had been planning to launch towards Saudi Arabia, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia presides over G-20 interfaith forum
Saudi Arabia is presiding over a virtual global interfaith forum with participation from Muslim clerics, Jewish rabbis, Christian priests and others religious figures ... ( read original story ...)
China, Russia and Saudi Arabia Set to Join UN Human Rights Body
Saudi Arabia, China, and Russia are set to join the UN Human Rights Council despite vehement opposition from activists and organizations who say the countries’ governments are among the worst ... ( read original story ...)
America should stay in Afghanistan until an intra-Afghan deal is reached — not forever
There is no doubt that the costs of this war to America and to Afghans have been enormous, and it’s time for it to wind down. It is also clear that the only way out is a negotiated peace, taking the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Poised to Expand Influence
Any sharp drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq grants Iran a golden opportunity to expand its influence there and threatens to inflame sectarian tensions. ( read original story ...)