Since buying the world’s most expensive painting three years ago, Saudi Arabia has kept it out of sight. Now, answers are emerging—alongside its big-league art ambitions. ( read original story ...)
‘Disaster’ looms in coronavirus-hit Afghanistan: Live updates
With hospital beds almost full, Afghan officials warn of coming 'disaster' as suspected cases of COVID-19 surge. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan warns of ‘disaster’ as virus infections surge
Afghanistan is running out of hospital beds as suspected cases of coronavirus surge, officials said on Saturday, warning "there is a disaster coming" in the impoverished country. ( read original story ...)
US Airstrikes Hit Taliban in Western and Southern Afghanistan
The U.S. strikes against the Taliban were the first following a brief cease-fire declared by the insurgents for a major Muslim holiday last month. A U.S. military spokesman, Col. Sonny Leggett, said ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq faces record spike in coronavirus cases
As the global death toll nears 400,000, fears continue to mount over the growing number of cases in Latin America, particularly Brazil where almost 620,000 cases have been recorded and over 34,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq parliament approves last 7 members of new govt
Iraq's parliament Saturday gave its vote of confidence to seven cabinet ministers, including the key oil and foreign affairs posts, completing the 22-member government of Prime Minister Mustafa ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s new government completed as remaining ministries filled
Parliament had approved all but seven members of a cabinet of 22 portfolios. They passed the nominees for the oil, foreign, trade, culture, agriculture, justice and migration ministries on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
OFW in Thailand took his own life due to depression
Melvin Cacho, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Thailand, committed suicide due to depression. The 27-year-old Filipino teacher from Davao, allegedly hanged himself at the balcony of his rented ... ( read original story ...)
DOT welcomes Philippines inclusion in Forbes’ Rising Stars in Travel
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the recent inclusion of the Philippines in Forbes.com’s Rising Stars in Travel, saying international recognition will help the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Sixth graders in the Philippines held a cyber graduations using remote-controlled robots — see how they did it
Remote-controlled robots wearing caps and gowns received diplomas with screens displaying students' faces on top. ( read original story ...)