The United States is looking to expand its relationship with Iraq beyond just a military presence and Washington will work with Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to make this happen, a State ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey slams Twitter for removing thousands of accounts
Turkey has slammed Twitter for removing thousands of accounts based in the country that supported President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying these were not "fake" profiles designed to support the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan targets ambitious growth, revenue despite coronavirus struggles
Pakistan on Friday announced its annual budget for financial year 2020-21, setting ambitious targets of 2.1% GDP growth, a 7% fiscal deficit and an increase in tax revenues, even as it reels from a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: arrests as thousands sing protest anthem on anniversary of clashes
Riot police send snatch squads to detain demonstrators throughout night after declaring gatherings illegal ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei tops in terrestrial biomes globally, no Covid-19 cases for 36 days
Brunei was ranked top one globally in terrestrial biomes, 22nd in sanitation, 27th in PM2.5 and Ozone, and 28th in the supply of drinking water in the global Environmental Performance Index (EPI). ( read original story ...)
Singapore Faces Dengue; Brazil Second in Deaths: Virus Update
The U.S. might need new lockdowns if cases surge dramatically, top health officials said, as they forecast as many as 140,000 deaths by Independence Day. Brazil’s death toll passed the U.K. to become ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon protests: Hundreds take to streets for second night
Lebanon pushed to brink; How did Lebanon get into such a deep crisis? It comes as the government is prepares to hold t ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon protesters burn roads, clash with police in unrest over currency crash
Lebanese protesters set fire to roadways and clashed with security forces in a second night of unrest on Friday, according to witnesses and Lebanese media. ( read original story ...)
Laos’ exports rise but nation still faces deficit
The value of Laos' exports in May was higher than thar for April but the country continues to face a trade deficit. ( read original story ...)
How Israel’s 1973 War Became The ‘Gold Standard’ For Preemptive Air Strikes
That’s exactly what happened to the IAF six years later, in the 1973 October War. At 7:10 a.m. Israeli time, sixteen Israeli Air Force Fouga Magister training jets took off and pretended to be what ... ( read original story ...)