Threat to evacuate US diplomats from Iraq raises fear of war
Any move by the US to scale down its diplomatic presence would be seen as an escalation of its confrontation with Iran.
Category Archives: News
Nagorno-Karabakh: Information war and competing media narratives
Human suffering in the conflict is being obscured by Azerbaijani and Armenian officials monopolising the message.
Palestinian Intifada: How Israel orchestrated a bloody takeover
On the 20th anniversary of the second Intifada, Palestinians remember how Israel sought it to entrench its occupation.
Analysis: What to watch for during the first Trump-Biden debate
Both candidates have debate experience, but their contrasts will be on full display for US voters.
US: Texas issues disaster order after brain-eating amoeba death
The amoeba kills the majority of people who contract the water-dwelling Naegleria fowleri, but cases are rare in the US.
Five takeaways from Trump’s tax return report
The New York Times, among other revelations, found that Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Historical grievances with dangerous potential
Much will depend on how Russia and Turkey act as Armenia and Azerbaijan renew conflict, say analysts.
China holds simultaneous military drills in four seas: Report
China holds drills periodically, though multiple exercises happening at the same time are rare.
Turkey ‘indicts six more Saudis’ over Jamal Khashoggi murder
Istanbul prosecutors seek life imprisonment for two suspects and up to five years in jail for four others, report says.
Pakistan opposition leader arrested in corruption case
PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif is the latest high-profile figure to be arrested as part of PM Khan's anti-corruption drive.
US, Greece call for resolution of East Med dispute
The announcement, made during a trip by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, comes amid tensions between Athens, Ankara.
Japan issues suicide warning after death of Miss Sherlock actress
Yuko Takeuchi's death comes close on the heels of recent cases of other Japanese celebrities taking their own lives.
Azerbaijan denies Turkey sent it fighters from Syria
Denial after Armenian envoy to Russia says some 4,000 fighters from Syria were fighting after being deployed by Turkey.
Why you should care about conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Clashes erupt periodically in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, and the latest crisis has raised fears of an all-out war.
South Korea’s Moon calls for return of inter-Korean army hotlines
Moon says hotline to Pyongyang could prevent unexpected incidents like recent shooting of South Korean official.
One in four children could miss school after Beirut blast: IRC
Aid group International Rescue Committee warns 'far fewer children' will enroll in schools this academic year.
Nagorno-Karabakh battles rage for second day: Live news
Live coverage of the continuing fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the disputed Caucasus region.
‘The future is uncertain’: India coronavirus cases top 6 million
India is on course to overtake the US in the coming weeks as the country with the most coronavirus cases.
Donald Trump paid no income tax in 10 of last 15 years: NY Times
US president paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, the New York Times reports, citing tax return data.
Breonna Taylor protests: Legislator urges police to drop charges
State Representative Attica Scott accuses Louisville police of detaining her and other protesters on false pretences.