Southern Transitional Council breaks with wartorn state’s internationally recognised government …
Timeline: History of South Yemen separatism
Which events have led to separatists in South Yemen announcing self-rule? Here is a look at its history of separatism.
Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered an end to the death penalty for crimes committed by minors, according to a statement Sunday by a top official. The decision comes on the heels of another …
Saudi Arabia Partially Lifts Coronavirus Curfews, But Mecca Still on 24-Hour Lockdown
Saudi King Salman also ordered that some businesses be allowed to reopen as the kingdom loosened lockdown measures.
Saudi Arabia partially lifts curfew, keeps 24-hour curfew in Mecca – SPA
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued an order to partially lift the curfew in all regions of the kingdom, to become from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Sunday through Wednesday May 13, while keeping a …
Iraq, U.S. will start talks on exit of forces in June: military spokesman
TEHRAN – The spokesman for the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi armed forces has revealed that Baghdad and Washington will start talks on the exit of U.S. forces from Iraq in June, an Iraqi newspaper …
Amid mounting speculation, South Korea says Kim Jong Un is ‘alive and well’
South Korea continued to pour water on mounting speculation about the health of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, telling CNN he is “alive and well.” …
Iran says virus cases pass 90,000
The number of novel coronavirus cases in Iran has passed 90,000, according to official figures released Sunday, as Tehran announced its lowest number of new deaths in weeks.
Iran Plans to Reopen Mosques in Areas Free of Coronavirus: President
Iran plans to reopen mosques in parts of the country that have been consistently free of the coronavirus outbreak as restrictions on Iranians gradually ease, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday.
Turkey registers decrease in deaths, new COVID-19 infections
Turkey’s health ministry has announced 99 new deaths from COVID-19, the lowest in nearly two weeks. The total death toll has risen to 2,805. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca shared daily figures Sunday, …