Iran fighters detained over a planned rocket attack were released on Monday, in an apparent major misstep for Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi. Counter-terrorism forces detained 14 members of K ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands flee in expectation of Myanmar military operation
Thousands of people in an area of western Myanmar where there have been clashes between the government and ethnic rebels have been fleeing from their villages over the past week after an evacuation ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports two imported coronavirus infections; no local cases in 36 days
Thailand on Tuesday confirmed two new coronavirus cases imported from abroad, marking 36 days without local transmission. ( read original story ...)
Iran issues warrant for Trump over killing of top general
The United States and Interpol both dismissed the idea of acting on such a warrant. The United States killed Soleimani, leader of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, with a drone strike in Iraq on ... ( read original story ...)
Iran records highest daily death toll from COVID-19
Iran recorded its highest number of deaths from COVID-19 within a 24-hour period, official health ministry figures showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
NASA Scientist, Detained in Turkey for Years, Returns to U.S.
Serkan Golge, an American caught up in increasingly fraught Turkish-U.S. relations, arrived with his family in Washington after nearly four years of imprisonment and house arrest. ( read original story ...)
Will the U.S. Pushback on Turkey For Bombing Iraqi Kurdistan?
Congressional pressure is building to reprimand Turkey for its military campaign against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq. The Turkish military is carrying out two offensives—Operation Claw-Eagle ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey is said to work on partial end to stock short-selling ban
Turkish authorities are working on removing the ban on short selling for some of the largest local shares as early as July 1, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. The restrictions ... ( read original story ...)
‘War on drugs’ blamed for deaths of at least 122 children in Philippines
Activists claim young people are deliberately targeted and call for UN to investigate human rights record of Duterte regime ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte presidency unravels as coronavirus ravages Philippines
Analysts say the pandemic has exposed the president's 'militarist' approach and lack of a serious policy agenda. ( read original story ...)