Members of a self-exiled Russian rock group known for opposing Moscow’s war in Ukraine face possible deportation home after being arrested in Thailand for breaking immigration rules. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Saturday …
Retired colonel says this is ‘best option’ for the US in dealing with Iran
US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton (Ret.) explains what he thinks is the best option for how the US could deal with Iran and respond to the killing of three US troops in a drone attack in Jordan.
Philippines and US Intend to Hold ‘2-Plus-2’ Meeting in March, Envoy Says
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines and the United States intend to hold a “2-plus-2 meeting” of top diplomatic and defence officials in Manila in March, the Philippine ambassador to Washington said on …
Pakistan cbank expected to hold rates steady ahead of elections
Pakistan’s central bank is widely expected to hold its key rate at 22% for the fifth policy meeting in a row on Monday, though an expected easing of inflation could leave the door open for rate cuts …
Days After Tit-For-Tat Strikes, Iran Foreign Minister Visits Pakistan
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday arrived in Islamabad on the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani, amid strain in relations following the recent …
England dismantle India to win thrilling first Test on day four – as it happened
England have won a thrilling first Test after Tom Hartley took a sensational seven-fer in Hyderabad …
Embattled China Evergrande back in court for liquidation hearing
China Evergrande Group goes back to a Hong Kong court on Monday in a high-profile case to decide whether to liquidate the Chinese property developer that has been at the centre of a spiralling debt …
Iraq’s marginalised black community decries discrimination
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq’s marginalised black community, limited to Basra’s Zubair district, claims they continue to face social and political discrimination, coupled with being subjected to living in inadequate living conditions.
South Korea: North Korea fired several cruise missiles
SEOUL, South Korea >> South Korea’s military said Sunday that North Korea fired several cruise missiles that flew over waters near a major military shipyard on the country’s eastern coast, extending a streak in weapons tests that are worsening tensions …
“Baffling” New Species of Snake Discovered in Myanmar
Finding and describing new species can be a tricky endeavor. Scientists typically look for distinctive characters that can differentiate one species from another. However, variation is a continuum …