The top UN envoy for Afghanistan has expressed optimism about the peace prospects in the war-torn country, saying talks between the Kabul government and the Taliban could begin in July. On Thursday, ... ( read original story ...)
‘There hasn’t been rehabilitation’: Afghanistan struggles with fate of ‘Daesh wives’
The Afghan government is facing hard decisions over the futures of hundreds of detained radicalised women and their children ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea invades South Korea –archive, 1950
North Korean forces cross into the South and capture a town 23 miles from the capital, Seoul ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports four imported coronavirus cases; no local transmission in 32 days
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Friday confirmed four new coronavirus cases, all of which were imported from abroad, marking 32 days without community transmission. The four new cases were found in ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand targets narco millions hidden in gold, steel and crypto
The downfall of a meth syndicate laundering tens of millions of dollars of drug money through Thai gold shops, oil and construction firms has cast rare light on the staggering scale of Asia's narco ... ( read original story ...)
Bond Bulls Face Reckoning in Thailand as Debt Supply Escalates
Thailand’s government will be hoping bond investors have a healthy appetite, because it’s about to present them with an extra serving. ( read original story ...)
Iraqi forces raid Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah base, 14 arrested
Al Jazeera's sources say Iraqi forces stormed Kataib Hezbollah base to pre-empt rocket attack on US targets in Baghdad. ( read original story ...)
Iran explosion: large blast seen near military base outside Tehran
Footage emerges of huge bright light illuminating sky over the capital, near a military site ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Blacklists Companies Operating in Iran’s Metals Industry
The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on nine entities allegedly operating in or providing materials to Iran’s metals sector, including four large Iranian steel, aluminum and iron producers and some ... ( read original story ...)
Latest U.S. sanctions on Iran target steel and other metal companies
The United States on Thursday targeted Iran with another round of sanctions on eight firms, this time targeting steel and other metal companies, according to a notice posted on the U.S. Department of ... ( read original story ...)