Malaysia on Friday detained hundreds of refugees and migrant workers for illegally living in the country, rights groups said, at a time of movement and travel restrictions imposed to contain the ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 recoveries surpass 1M; Australia, Malaysia to ease restrictions
Australia and Malaysia on Friday announced plans to ease lockdown restrictions as the number of people cured of the coronavirus surpassed 1 million worldwide. ( read original story ...)
I’d fight in Timbuktu – Fury open to Saudi Arabia Joshua fight
WBC champion Tyson Fury declared "have bag, will travel" when asked if he would be open to fighting Anthony Joshua in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan suffers upsurge in fighting and in coronavirus
Clashes between Taliban fighters and Afghan forces intensified in northern Balkh and southern Logar province as warring sides fought to control checkpoints and the number of coronavirus cases in ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s revenues plummet, raising fears of economic collapse
Iraq's revenues plummeted in April amid a historic oil price crash, the Oil Ministry said Friday, raising concerns over how the country will cope severe financial shortfalls ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq oil exports at 3.44 million bpd, revenues more than halve in April: statement
Iraq's total oil exports for April averaged 3.438 million barrels per day (bpd) and oil revenue more than halved to $1.42 billion, a statement from the oil ministry said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
South Korea authorities recommend autopsy following Icheon fire
South Korean authorities say autopsies have been completed on 15 out of the 39 people killed in a fire at a warehouse in the city of Icheon on Wednesday, but more are recommended. ( read original story ...)
U.S. sanctions Iranian-Iraqi businessman over support of Iran’s Quds Force
Iraqi businessman and his mining company, accusing him of being involved in efforts by Iran's elite Quds Force to generate revenue illegally and smuggle weapons abroad, the U.S. Treasury Department ... ( read original story ...)
A steadfast brother shows that men have a role in the liberation of Iran’s women
There would be nothing newsworthy about yet another unwarranted arrest in Iran, except that this one involves an unusual story of familial love, with a brother making a profound sacrifice for the sake ... ( read original story ...)
Iran denies US claim it’s helping Venezuela oil sector
Iran on Friday rejected US claims it is helping Venezuela to rebuild its oil industry, saying the accusations are designed to increase pressure and disrupt the two countries' trade ties. It accused ... ( read original story ...)