Iraq’s minister of water resources says severe shortages loom ahead for Iraq if Baghdad and neighboring Turkey fail to strike agreements over irrigation and dam projects ... ( read original story ...)
The Iraq war is finally getting some proper scrutiny – from a TV programme
More than 15 years after the invasion, the errors of the greatest war crime of our age are being exposed, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration Weighs Troop Cut in South Korea
The Pentagon has presented the White House with options to reduce the American military presence in South Korea as the two countries remain at odds over President Trump’s demand that Seoul greatly ... ( read original story ...)
Report: U.S., South Korea militaries to conduct pared down drills
The United States and South Korea could move forward with a scaled down version of combined military exercises in August, according to a South Korean press report. ( read original story ...)
Maryland’s governor touts his purchase of tests from South Korea. Emails show a U.S. company offered tests at a lower price.
Gov. Larry Hogan describes the tests — some of which were later exchanged for “upgraded ones” — as a major win for his state. ( read original story ...)
South Korea rescinds defectors’ permits after leaflet dispute
South Korea has canceled the operation permits of two defector groups who have been launching balloons carrying anti-Pyongyang leaflets. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan says Egypt’s actions in Libya are illegal
Turkey has been providing military aid to the Tripoli-based government in the Libya conflict, while Egypt, the UAE and Russia have backed its foes in a rival administration based in the east. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Announces New Coronavirus Measures, Alarming Rights Groups
The Philippines will send police door-to-door to usher COVID-19 patients with mild or no symptoms into government quarantine facilities. ( read original story ...)
Foreigners with long-term visas can enter Philippines
Starting next month, foreign nationals with existing long-term visas especially permanent residents will be allowed entry to the Philippines. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Is low testing behind Pakistan’s falling daily new cases?
PM Imran Khan's government says the drop in the daily number of new coronavirus cases in July is due to its "smart lockdown" strategy. But observers say the trend could be a result of misreporting and ... ( read original story ...)