Chinese medical experts arrive in Dushanbe, Tajikistan early on May 24, 2020 to help the country fight its COVID-19 epidemic. (Xinhua) The team will share with local health authorities China's ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan confirms 140 new COVID-19 cases, 101 patients recover
Azerbaijan has confirmed 140 new COVID-19 cases, while 101 patients have recovered, Trend reports citing the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers. The total number of COVID-19 cases ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim Holds Meeting on Expanding Nuclear Capabilities in First Public Appearance in 20 Days
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a key military meeting to discuss bolstering the country’s nuclear arsenal and putting its armed forces on high alert, state media reported Sunday, in Kim’s ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan: Taliban prisoner release amid Eid al-Fitr ceasefire
What will Taliban do after signing US deal? Afghanistan: the long road to peace; The issue of Taliban prisoners has proved a contentious one during the peace talks between Mr Ghan ... ( read original story ...)
In Afghanistan, promises of a peaceful reprieve in honor of Eid
The Taliban and the Afghan government agreed to a three-day cease-fire as residents mark the culmination of Ramadan. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan: Taliban prisoners released amid Eid al-Fitr ceasefire
The announcement came shortly after the Taliban agreed the surprise three-day truce with Mr Ghani's government for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr. The president said their release was a "goodwill ... ( read original story ...)
16 people injured following 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Iran
At least 16 injuries were reported following a 5.1-magnitude earthquake that struck north-northwest of Do Gonbadan, Iran on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said.Emergency personnel was ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey confirms 32 deaths, 1,141 new COVID-19 cases
Turkey’s health minister on Sunday announced 32 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the death to in the countryl to 4,340. Fahrettin Koca also tweeted there were 1,141 new infections confirmed in the ... ( read original story ...)
‘I miss my homeland’: fearful Uighurs celebrate Eid in exile in Turkey
Istanbul has become world’s largest diaspora hub for Uighurs fleeing Chinese persecution ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan plane crash: pilots tried to land without wheels
The Pakistani airliner that crashed into houses close to Karachi airport on Friday had aborted an initial attempt to land a few minutes earlier without its wheels extended, officials said yesterday.An ... ( read original story ...)