The news follows a series of airstrikes in Syria, allegedly targeting an Iranian build-up of forces there. ( read original story ...)
Nepal protesting at someone else’s behest, says Army Chief
Nepal diplomatic row, Army Chief General MM Naravane on Friday said there had never been an issue about the tri-junction (of India-China-Nepal) and added that Nepal might have raised the issue at ... ( read original story ...)
Troop withdrawal, peace process on track in Afghanistan despite violence, U.S. says
A U.S. official says the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan carried out this week's horrific attack on a maternity hospital in Kabul. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Urges Afghanistan to Stay the Course With Peace Deal as Violence Resurges
The chief American negotiator is scrambling to keep a tentative peace deal intact as violence inflames tensions between the Taliban and the Afghan government. ( read original story ...)
Feds: Man charged in 2006 Iraq slayings should remain jailed
Prosecutors say an Iraqi immigrant arrested three months ago in Arizona on charges of participating in the 2006 killings of two police officers in Iraq should remain jailed ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea links 162 cases to clubgoers
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths
Thailand on Saturday reported no new coronavirus cases or deaths as the country begins to reopen businesses and ease restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s travel industry readies for relaunch
As the industry prepares to reopen, the question is whether the masks, temperature checks and abundant hand sanitiser won’t be the ultimate mood killer. Thailand hosted a record 39m visitors last year ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands forced to evacuate after volcano erupts in Philippines
The Taal Volcano has covered parts of the Philippines in ash, forcing thousands to evacuate. Experts say the worst is yet to come. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports. ( read original story ...)
‘Japan must be embraced’: Stiles backs Top League sides to take on Super Rugby’s best
The former Queensland Reds coach, now at Kintetsu Liners, has witnessed first-hand the rise of rugby in Japan since the World Cup. ( read original story ...)