In 2015, a devastating earthquake in Nepal resulted in the loss of 9,000 lives, 3.5 million people left homeless and entire neighbourhoods flattened. To prevent destruction on the same scale again, ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters in Nepal End Hunger Strike After Their Government Agrees to 12 Demands
On Monday, Nepal's government agreed to address 12 concerns raised by young protesters, ending their 12-day hunger strike. They were protesting against the country's poor response to the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Iran to Play Uzbekistan in Friendly
The match is scheduled for September 7, said Mehdi Kharati, head of the national teams committee. Iran will also play Syria in a warm-up match on September 3 in Tehran. Team Melli is third in Group C ... ( read original story ...)
US General confident Iraqis will ask American troops remain in Iraq
"I believe the government of Iraq recognizes the true value that the coalition brings to the fight against Daesh (another name for ISIS) in Iraq, and I believe that going forward, they're going to ... ( read original story ...)
US general sees smaller but enduring troop presence in Iraq
Six months after a deadly American airstrike in Baghdad enraged Iraqis and fueled demands to send all U.S. troops home, the top U.S. general for the Middle East is ... ( read original story ...)
CENTCOM commander sees smaller but enduring troop presence in Iraq
Six months after a deadly American airstrike in Baghdad enraged Iraqis and fueled demands to send all U.S. troops home, the top U.S. general for the Middle East is talking optimistically about keeping ... ( read original story ...)
Killing Of Iraq Expert Stirs Fear Of New Violent Phase
The killing of jihadism expert Hisham al-Hashemi has stirred fears Iraq is entering a dark and violent phase, as boiling tensions between pro-Iran factions and the government reach new heights. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Tucker Carlson’s attempt to smear Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who lost legs in Iraq War, crosses the line
The highest-rated host on the highest-rated cable news channel in the country again attempted to smear a double amputee US Army veteran as an anti-American fanatic on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. commander confident Iraq will ask American forces to stay as it confronts militias
Head of U.S. Central Command also says he was “not convinced” by explosive intelligence on a Russian bounty program in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
U.S. envoy plays down expectations for North Korea meet, but ready to talk
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun on Wednesday rejected reports that he was seeking to meet North Korean officials during a visit to South Korea this week but reiterated that Washington is ... ( read original story ...)