The U.S. is pulling two Patriot missile batteries and some fighter aircraft out of Saudi Arabia, an American official said Thursday, amid tensions between the kingdom and the Trump administration over ... ( read original story ...)
US pulls anti-missile systems from Saudi Arabia amid dispute
The U.S. is pulling two Patriot missile batteries and some fighter aircraft out of Saudi Arabia, an American official said Thursday, amid tensions between the kingdom and the Trump administration over ... ( read original story ...)
ISIS seeks to exploit pandemic to mount resurgence in Iraq and Syria
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the US-led military coalition battling ISIS to pause or suspend significant aspects of its campaign in Iraq and Syria, even as the terror group seeks to exploit the ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq appoints Mustafa al-Kadhimi as prime minister
A former Iraqi intelligence chief with close ties to the United States and Britain has been appointed prime minister, ending a six-month power vacuum which has sapped confidence in the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea slowly goes back to normal as schools reopen, sports games begin
South Korea slowly goes back to normal as schools reopen and sports games begin, however, guidelines remain in place to combat the spread of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Senate Falls Short of Overriding Trump’s Veto of Iran War Powers Resolution
President Donald Trump called the measure to curb his military authority ‘insulting’ and accused Democrats of playing politics. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Senate upholds Trump veto of ‘insulting’ Iran war powers resolution
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate failed on Thursday to override President Donald Trump's veto of a resolution that would have reined in his ability to wage war against Iran by requiring him to ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Charges Pilots and Others Over Carlos Ghosn’s Escape
Prosecutors in Istanbul have completed an indictment against seven people, formally charging four pilots and an airline official of illegally smuggling a migrant. ( read original story ...)
Ruby Princess arrives in Philippines, where crew face long wait for coronavirus testing
More than 5,000 Filipinos are on the 16 cruise ships now moored in Manila Bay ... ( read original story ...)
British & Irish Lions want home date with Japan
The British & Irish Lions are still planning to face Japan in a send-off Test match before next year’s tour to South Africa despite Warren Gatland floating the idea of a “decider” against New Zealand ... ( read original story ...)