Several American troops operating in northeast Syria were injured when their vehicle collided with a Russian military vehicle in what appeared to be a reckless act on the part of the Russians, ... ( read original story ...)
US Service Members Injured in Skirmish with Russian Troops in Syria: Report
Four U.S. service members were injured after a Russian vehicle rammed into a U.S. convoy in northeast Syria earlier this week, according to a report from Politico. Citing an internal draft document ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka will adopt ‘India first approach’
Sri Lanka will adopt an “India first approach” as its new foreign policy plank and protect New Delhi’s strategic security interests, the country’s Foreign Secretary Jayanath Colombage has said, ... ( read original story ...)
UN envoy: Pandemic increased poverty in Iraq by over 10%
The U.N. envoy for Iraq said Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic has made things worse in the country, with a 10% increase in poverty and 3 million people who can’t afford ... ( read original story ...)
All three million in Myanmar’s Rakhine in virus lockdown
A lockdown in Myanmar's conflict-stricken Rakhine was expanded late Wednesday to the entire state, halting the movement of more than three million people as the number of coronavirus cases steadily ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand vows to step up action vs ‘illegal’ online sites
A top official in Thailand said Wednesday that his country will step up action against online content that breaks its laws, two days after forcing Facebook to block a group that ... ( read original story ...)
From Thailand to Israel, schools around the world return with COVID-19 guidelines
NBC News’ Kelly Cobiella gives a view into what the new normal is like at schools around the world as students return to classes. ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris vows support for Israel and protection against Iran
Sen. Kamala Harris told a virtual fundraiser Wednesday that a Joe Biden administration would offer unwavering support for Israel. ( read original story ...)
Iran to Allow U.N. Inspections of Previously Blocked Nuclear Sites
The reversal comes amid a United Nations Security Council split over whether to restore international sanctions against Iran’s economy — and demolish a 2015 accord that limits its nuclear program. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan, Trump discuss Mediterranean tension on phone
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump talked on the phone on Wednesday to discuss bilateral and regional issues, including the Mediterranean, Erdogan's office said. ( read original story ...)