On the eve of World Tourism Day, after the opening on July 5, 2020, the 2615th homecoming of Prince Siddhartha, which should have been celebrated on Guru Purnima( teachers day) this year, could not be ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia says it busted terrorist cell trained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
Saudi Arabia said on Monday it had taken down a terrorist cell this month that had received training from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, arresting 10 people and seizing weapons and explosives.The ... ( read original story ...)
Trump turns his ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on Iraq
Nine months ago, the Trump administration declared victory. It billed the targeted strike that killed Iranian Major Gen. Qasem Soleimani on Iraqi soil as a mark of the U.S.'s newfound seriousness in ... ( read original story ...)
A year after unprecedented Iraq protests, what has changed?
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 ...)