Nepal has drawn-up a new political map that includes strategically important territory it disputes with India, officials said Tuesday, as the Himalayan country takes a tougher stance against its giant ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan’s civilian casualties rise following U.S.-Taliban peace deal
The mounting civilian toll belies U.S. expectations that the peace deal would lead to reduced violence in the war-ravaged country. Civilian casualties caused by Afghan government and Taliban attacks ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Authorities Say Hobby Lobby’s Gilgamesh Tablet Is ‘Stolen,’ Must Go Back To Iraq
U.S. federal prosecutors are seeking the return of the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet, purchased by Hobby Lobby for display in the Museum of the Bible, which authorities say cooperated with the investigation. ( read original story ...)
Israel cyberattack caused ‘total disarray’ at Iran port: Report
Security officials say strike on Shahid Rajaee terminal was 'tit-for-tat' after alleged hack in Israel: Washington Post. ( read original story ...)
U.S. blacklists Chinese logistics firm over business with Iran airline
Washington on Tuesday slapped sanctions on a China-based company it accused of acting on behalf of U.S.-blacklisted Mahan Air, the Treasury Department said, and denounced the Iranian airline's flights ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey reports downward trend in virus deaths, infections
Turkey has reported a continued downward trajectory in COVID-19 deaths and confirmed infections, with 28 new deaths and 1,022 infections over the past 24 hours ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s Gazprom reduced gas supplies to Germany, Turkey in March: Interfax
Russian gas giant Gazprom decreased its supplies to major clients Germany and Turkey in March, the Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday, citing Russian customs data. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases surge to 12,942 as recoveries reach 2,843
The number of patients who have recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rose to 2,843 on Tuesday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 114 new recoveries as total cases ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan and Azerbaijan: Deepening a Mutually Beneficial Relationship
Azerbaijan and Pakistan share an enduring diplomatic relationship, though there are some challenges to the further development of relations. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: Man who kissed murdered girls in video arrested
The father of one of the girls and another three of their relatives were arrested for failing to report the killings and concealing evidence. The man believed to have carried out the murders remains ... ( read original story ...)