The 2019 directive to increase the representation of women in the Federal National Council to 50 per cent has placed the UAE in the top league ... ( read original story ...)
FAQ: What are the new U.S. sanctions on Syria, and how might they hurt?
A new set of U.S. sanctions on Syria are set to take effect Wednesday, targeting anyone who aids the government of President Bashar al-Assad or provides assistance to certain industries operating ... ( read original story ...)
Video: North Korea blows up inter-Korean liaison office
Korean liaison office building just north of the border with South Korea on Tuesday, raising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and in Washington. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s economic woes driving latest provocations, analyst says
The Kim Jong Un regime may be in a fight for its life amid the latest provocations, including the demolition of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in Kaesong on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Nepal’s Low-Caste Dalits Suffer From Surge In Violence
Along with the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, the Himalayan nation of Nepal is experiencing a rise in caste-based discrimination. Although the Nepali government explicitly bans such discrimination, the ... ( read original story ...)
Newcastle takeover could be complicated by WTO ruling on Saudi Arabia
Newcastle United's Saudi Arabian-led takeover could be complicated by a ruling that the country helped breach international piracy laws. ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s New Prime Minister Needs to Take Control of His Security Forces
Kadhimi has already implemented positive changes, but he’ll need to rein in the country’s vast array of militias to bring lasting stability to ... ( read original story ...)
Why North Korea just blew up its de facto embassy with South Korea
Almost exactly two years ago, a historic meeting between President Trump and Kim in Singapore sparked hopes that North Korea could denuclearize. But those initial hopes have prove ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Blows Up Joint Liaison Office With South Korea
North Korea has blown up its joint offices with South Korea situated near the border of the two countries in the town of Kaesong. It is estimated the explosion took place at 2:50 p.m. KST local time.W ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea warns Kim after North blows up liaison office
South Korea has warned that it will “strongly respond” to further hostile action after North Korea blew up a liaison office jointly run by the two countries in a dramatic collapse of diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)