Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab countries are seeing a sharp spike in coronavirus cases, prompting governments to reimpose some restrictions that had been lifted late last month ahead of the holy ... ( read original story ...)
After Mistakes in Iraq and Afghanistan, Marines Create New Learning Doctrine
That's one of the reasons the Marine Corps has its first new doctrinal publication in nearly two decades. The 81-page doctrine lays out a path for creating a culture of learning throughout Marines' ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. caused a lot of Iraq’s problems. It can’t solve them
If Iraq needs the United States, it's only because invasion in 2003 and subsequent influence created many of the problems that now need solving. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s COVID precautions as students head back to school offers a glimpse of what’s needed to re-open
High school students lined up in front of school gates across South Korea on Wednesday as they waited to get their temperature checked and sanitize their hands one by one. But, after months of delay, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports 193 new infections
South Korea reported 193 new virus cases linked to a Seoul nightclub cluster popular among gay patrons, Vice Health Minister Kim Gang-lip said Wednesday. The cluster, which was identified on May 9, is ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian preacher remanded in Myanmar on charges of defying restrictions on large gatherings
A Canadian preacher who said Christians were immune to the coronavirus and then contracted it himself has been remanded in a Myanmar court after facing charges over organizing services in defiance of ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar police arrest Canadian pastor for defying coronavirus ban
Dozens of confirmed cases traced back to service held by Myanmar-born David Lah ... ( read original story ...)
The US and Iran are inching toward another showdown, this time much closer to the US
Iranian tankers carrying gasoline are just days away from arriving in Venezuela. What, if anything, the US does to stop them remains to be seen. ( read original story ...)
Iran Extends Temporary Release of British-Iranian Woman
Ratcliffe, 41, was sentenced to five years in prison in 2016 after she was accused of plotting to overthrow the government in Tehran. She has vigorously denied the charges. ( read original story ...)
U.S. targets Iran’s interior minister in latest round of sanctions
The sanctions represent the latest move in the Trump administration's maximum pressure campaign against Tehran. ( read original story ...)