The meeting of the Nepal Communist Party's 45-member Standing Committee, the most powerful body of the party, was put off on Thursday as the top brass of the party failed to forge consensus on the ... ( read original story ...)
Alarm grows over Americans stranded in Yemen amid pandemic
Advocacy groups are warning that thousands of U.S. citizens remain stranded in Yemen more than three months after the country closed its borders to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
New Saudi Arabia airport design resembles shimmering desert mirage
A lavish new airport designed to look like a shimmering desert mirage has been unveiled as part of Saudi Arabia's multi-billion plan to reinvent itself as a major international tourism destination. ( read original story ...)
Iraq sets up border posts to try to prevent Turkish advance
Iraq is enforcing positions along the border with Turkey to try to prevent a Turkish military advance deeper into Iraqi territory after two weeks of airstrikes as Ankara continues to target Kurdish re ... ( read original story ...)
Holidays to test Thailand’s easing of virus restrictions
Thai authorities urged vigilance Friday as the country celebrates its first long holiday weekend after lifting most restrictions imposed to fight the spread of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Iran dumps Flight 752 investigator after he suggests Tehran kept airspace open to conceal ‘imminent’ attack
A newly released audio recording suggests Iran's highest authorities allowed commercial airliners to fly in and out of Tehran during the period of intense military activity when Flight 752 was shot ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Looking at Possible Sabotage After Recent Explosions at Key Sites
A government official said the U.S. or possibly an “anti-revolutionary” group was behind the incidents, one of which occurred Thursday at Iran’s main nuclear facility. ( read original story ...)
Iran says identifies cause of nuclear ‘accident’
Iran's top security body said Friday it had determined the cause of an "accident" at a nuclear site but declined to release details, citing security reasons. "Investigations by relevant bodies have ... ( read original story ...)
Iran threatens retaliation after what it calls possible cyber attack on nuclear site
Iran will retaliate against any country that carries out cyber attacks on its nuclear sites, the head of civilian defence said, after a fire at its Natanz plant which some Iranian officials said may ... ( read original story ...)
Iran threatens retaliation over damaged nuclear site
Iran's civilian defense chief threatened retaliation against any country that carries out cyber attacks against its nuclear sites following a large explosion at Iran's Natanz plant this week.The ... ( read original story ...)