The story behind the story of Nepalese workers and modern indentured servitude that has haunted a Times reporter for years. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia reports Q3 budget deficit of nearly $11 bln
Saudi Arabia posted a budget deficit of 40.768 billion riyals ($10.87 billion) in the third quarter this year, the ministry of finance said on Wednesday, as oil revenue continued to drop amid low oil ... ( read original story ...)
Amnesty International warns F1 of Saudi Arabia “sportswashing”
Human rights organisation Amnesty International has warned of "sportswashing" should plans for a Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia come to fruition ... ( read original story ...)
The US has little to show for 2 decades of war in Afghanistan — not even a mention at the presidential debates
That these debates went on without scrutiny of active US wars is outrageous, writes Defense Priorities fellow Bonnie Kristian. ( read original story ...)
The U.S. Middle East Strategy’s Missing Piece is Iraq
The backlash against “forever wars” is no reason to abandon Iraq. Just don’t measure U.S. engagement by the number of troops. ( read original story ...)
Is Iraq’s Military Good Enough for US Troops to Leave?
President George W. Bush laid it out in a 2004 speech on American strategy. Iraq's military and other security forces “must be the primary defenders of Iraqi security as American and coalition forces ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq reports 4,043 new COVID-19 cases, 463,951 in total
The Iraqi Health Ministry reported on Wednesday 4,043 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of nationwide infections to 463,951. ( read original story ...)
Yazidis react to Sinjar accord amid growing KRG-PKK tensions in Iraq
A security agreement reached earlier this month between the Iraqi central government and the Kurdistan Region on the disputed territory of Sinjar has sparked both praise and criticism as tensions rise ... ( read original story ...)
Almost 200 dogs rescued from South Korea land in US to find new homes
Almost 200 dogs have now arrived in the United States after being rescued from a dog meat farm in South Korea, according to the Humane Society International. ( read original story ...)
South Korea vows to go carbon neutral by 2050 to fight climate emergency
South Korea relies on coal for about 40% of its electricity generation, with renewables making up less than 6% ... ( read original story ...)