The announcement came shortly after Trump said he was removing Sudan from the U.S. list of state sponors of terrorism. ( read original story ...)
No sign Trump’s Syria outreach has made progress on missing Americans
Abbas Ibrahim was invited to Washington by the White House as a mediator but left without any sign of progress. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Sri Lanka closes harbors after 609 test positive
Authorities in Sri Lanka on Saturday closed at least two fishery harbors and many stalls after a surge of 609 cases linked to the country's main fish market. ( read original story ...)
Army Chief to visit Nepal in bid to improve ties
Amid freshly “erupted” border dispute, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane will be visiting Nepal, where he is likely to meet Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and is also expected to be conferred with ... ( read original story ...)
R&AW chief’s ‘covert’ visit to Nepal PM creates stir; Oppn diss KP Sharma Oli, calls move improper, objectionable
R&AW chief's 'covert' visit to Nepal PM creates stir; Oppn diss KP Sharma Oli, calls move improper, objectionable ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen Activists Want to Preserve Yemen’s Beauty Beyond War
While the conflict in Yemen continues to make headlines, a group of 16 Yemeni volunteers is seeking to put the war-torn country in a positive light by presenting its rich history and culture. The ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s king to consult with rulers amid talk of emergency
Sultan Abdullah will consult with other rulers to discuss proposals by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, the palace said on Saturday, after sources told Reuters the premier had asked the king to ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia reiterates warning of $267 fine for violating coronavirus measures
Concerned over the possibility of people lowering their guard against COVID-19, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior has once again warned against ignoring coronavirus countermeasures ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar vote ban extinguishes hope for ethnic minorities
For many marginalised ethnic minority groups in conflict-plagued regions of Myanmar, next month's national elections had at least offered a glimmer of hope for empowerment. ( read original story ...)
U.S. officials: Iran and Russia attempting election interference
Russia and Iran have obtained voter registration information and Iran is using it to send disinformation to voters, FBI Director Christopher Wray and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe ... ( read original story ...)