The autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq sits at a crossroads. To its south is Baghdad, where Iranian-backed rogue militias have fired dozens of rockets at facilities housing U.S. troops. To its north …
Anti-War Veteran Is Furious Trump Is Twisting His Video Protesting Biden’s Iraq War Record
Members of About Face: Veterans Against The War (formerly called Iraq Veterans Against the War) protest on the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq in front of San Francisco City Hall on March 19, 2012 …
Myanmar soldiers confess to Rohingya massacre: ‘Shoot all that you see’
The testimony marks the first time members of Myanmar’s military have admitted to what the U.N. and international prosecutors call a genocidal campaign against the Rohingya.
Bank of Thailand Governor Sees Stronger Fiscal Role for Recovery
Thailand’s outgoing central bank governor said public debt restrictions should be eased to allow the government to spend more as monetary policy options dwindle with interest rates already at an …
Iran vs. the USA: How Technology Leaks Could Affect the Great Space Race
Iran and America had been getting along rather well. However, that changed when Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, a Shah backed by the United States, was overthrown in Iran. During the same year, several dozen …
As a Wrestler Faces Execution in Iran, World Sports Groups Galvanize
An Iranian athlete was charged with murder after taking part in anti-government protests. Many think the charges are false, motivated by a government seeking to make an example of him.
Turkey is ready for sincere talks with Greece
The Turkish ambassador writes in response to a recent editorial about Turkish-Greek relations …
Huawei says Japan ‘extremely important’ after 50% rise in procurement
Huawei Technologies revealed in late August that procurement from Japanese suppliers grew by more than 50 per cent last year while the US tightened trade restrictions on the Chinese telecom equipment …
Japan’s worst postwar economic downturn could force new leader to boost stimulus
Japan’s economy sank deeper into its worst postwar contraction in the second quarter as the coronavirus jolted businesses more than initially thought, underscoring the daunting task the new prime …
Op-Ed: Abe’s resignation could leave Japan less secure — and destabilize its U.S. alliance
The exit of Shinzo Abe, the only G-7 leader with a consistently positive relationship with Trump, could damage Japan’s security and its U.S. alliance.