Iraq's former spy chief Mustafa Kadhemi took office as prime minister Thursday facing a staggering economic crisis, a pandemic and the spectre of renewed protests after breaking months of political ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq Chooses New Prime Minister, an Ex-Intelligence Chief Backed by U.S.
Kadhimi, Iraq has its first real government in more than five months. He will confront an array of daunting problems. ( read original story ...)
As New Iraq PM Takes Helm, Public Salaries On Chopping Block
With its financial outlook darkening by the day, Iraq is considering slashing its massive public payroll -- an unpopular move likely to renew protests as a new government takes the helm. The new ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq names new prime minister, paving the way to tackle the deepening crisis
Iraq named its former intelligence chief as prime minister Thursday, ending months of political deadlock that had seen two previous candidates step aside as the country teetered on the edge of ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s squabbling parliament agrees new prime minister
Kadhimi has been confirmed as Iraq’s prime minister after parliament backed him and some of his proposed ministers, giving the country a functioning government for the first time in six months. The ... ( read original story ...)
K-League set for kick off as soccer resumes in South Korea
South Korea’s soccer league will kick off the new season three days after opening day in the baseball in another sign that life in the country is starting to return to normal after strenuous efforts t ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s K-League to begin new season with restrictions on talking
League will start on Saturday amid a set of rules that includes players being banned from "close conversations". ( read original story ...)
With coronavirus destroying tourism industry, tamed Thailand elephants risk starvation
The millions of unemployed in Thailand due to the coronavirus include elephants dependent on tourists to feed their voracious appetites. ( read original story ...)
The covid-19 crisis could strengthen Iran’s ‘invisible government’
That’s not likely, however — this view misreads the influence of Iran’s nonelected political institutions. Rather than regime change, the covid-19 pandemic and escalating U.S. pressure appear more ... ( read original story ...)
US Eyes Deal to Free Navy Veteran in Iran, Pushes Back on Swap
U.S. officials believe they’re making progress in efforts to secure the release from Iran of a detained Navy veteran. ( read original story ...)