"Despite that, in violation of existing agreements, the US armed forces soldiers tried to block the Russian patrol," said a ministry statement quoted by Tass news agency. "In resp ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Syria’s Secret Coronavirus Crisis
He died as he gasped for air without a respirator in a major hospital that was one of the three in Damascus supposedly equipped to deal with coronavirus patients. His brother spoke to Foreign Policy ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka- Speaker plays down Manusha’s concerns on Wigneswaran
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today played down concerns raised by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Manusha Nanayakkara on a statement made by newly elected Parliamentarian C.V ... ( read original story ...)
Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka calls on Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena
Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay called on Sri Lanka Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Thursday morning and emphasised on the high priority accorded by India to strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia to keep border shut, says senior and defence minister
Closed since March, Malaysia's border will not reopen after the country's current Covid-19 (coronavirus)-related curbs end on Aug 31, the country's top security official said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan Releases Former Tashkent Imam After 15 Years In Prison
The former imam of the Khoja Nuriddin mosque in Tashkent has been released from a penal colony in Uzbekistan after serving more than 15 years on charges of terrorism, extremism, and ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia, a world leader in executions, weighs ending capital punishment for drug crimes
The initiative appeared aimed at countering outrage over the kingdom’s human rights record, including its mass executions. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia sees oil revenues plunge in June
The value of Saudi Arabia’s oil exports plunged by 54.8 percent year over year in June, or by US$8.7 billion (32.6 billion Saudi riyals), data from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to Review Death Sentences That Sparked an Outcry
Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor referred for review death sentences given to three young men whose alleged crimes occurred when they were minors, reflecting a royal order halting the use of capital ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia detains in-law of ex-top intelligence agent: Family
Salem Almuzaini has been arrested in 'obvious attempt to intimidate and blackmail' exiled Saad al-Jabri, family says. ( read original story ...)