A proposed law that would let Cambodian police fine people deemed to be dressed inappropriately could be used to curtail women's freedoms and reinforce a culture of impunity around sexual violence, ... ( read original story ...)
Hezbollah, Israel jostle in Syria, Lebanon
Conflict between Israel on the one hand and Iran and Hezbollah on the other have been playing out this month in Syria and Lebanon. ( read original story ...)
Moscow, Damascus shadowbox in Syria’s grey zones
The newest twist in Syria involves a Russian-backed military group working to carve out an autonomous zone for itself in the southwest and even clashing with regime forces, perhaps paradoxically ... ( read original story ...)
Executed Turkish general exposed misuse of Qatari funds for Syria extremists: Report
The Turkish army executed a senior general within its ranks after he had discovered the embezzlement of illicit Qatari funding for extremists in Syria by public officials, accordi ... ( read original story ...)
Syria on brink of further disaster as COVID-19 cases escalate
English News and Press Release on Syrian Arab Republic about Health, Protection and Human Rights and Epidemic; published on 30 Jul 2020 by World Vision ... ( read original story ...)
Car bomb blast in northeastern Syria kills at least five
Turkish state media says explosion in village held by Ankara-backed forces near border also wounded 12 people. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Economy Grew in 2019, Despite International Sanctions
North Korea’s economy grew by 0.4% in 2019, the first time Pyongyang posted positive growth in three years, despite tough international sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Nepal Reopens Mount Everest And Himalayan Peaks To Tourists After 4-Month Closure
Nepal is open to visitors again as it starts issuing trekking permits for the world’s highest mountain and other Himalayan peaks, four and a half months after it halted expeditions amid the ... ( read original story ...)
1947 pact on Gorkha soldiers redundant, says Nepal Minister
The 1947 agreement among India, Nepal and the United Kingdom that deals with the military service of Gorkha soldiers has become “redundant,” Foreign Minister of Nepal Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said on ... ( read original story ...)
Oli’s remarks against India undiplomatic, says Nepal leader
Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has committed three “mistakes” with his recent “undiplomatic” and “irritating” anti-India statements, a senior leader of the ruling Communist Party has said, ... ( read original story ...)