Philippines’ Duterte dissolves government panel negotiating peace with leftist rebels
MANILA, March 21 ,, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has dissolved the government panel negotiating peace with the leftist rebels, driving…
At least six killed in blasts as Kabul marks Persian New Year
KABUL, March 21 ,, At least six people were killed by blasts in Kabul Thursday during Persian New Year celebrations…
Pakistani forces rescue 4 kidnapped Iranian soldiers: army
ISLAMABAD, March 21 ,, Pakistani security forces recovered four kidnapped Iranian soldiers from the border region in southwestern Balochistan province,…
Riyadh book fair hears lecture on Bahrain culture industry
Professor Diaa Al-Kaabi presented a survey of all aspects of Bahraini culture, from the early 19th century until the present…
Mozambique city of Beira ‘90% damaged or destroyed’ by cyclone
BEIRA, Mozambique, March 18 ,, A cyclone that slammed into Mozambique last week has damaged or destroyed 90 percent of…
New Zealand gun laws face intense public scrutiny following Christchurch massacre
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, March 18 ,, In the wake of Friday’s horrific mass-shooting in Christchurch that left 50 people dead…
Australian PM announces security upgrades at places of worship
CANBERRA, March 18 ,, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced 55 million Australian dollars (39 million U.S. dollars) in…
U.S. military considers keeping 1,000 soldiers in Syria: report
WASHINGTON, March 18 ,, The U.S. military is mulling about leaving up to 1,000 troops in Syria, further drifting away…
Death toll from Indonesia’s flash floods, landslides rises to 77
JAKARTA, March 18 ,, Death toll from flash floods and landslides in Jayapura district of Indonesia’s Papua province has climbed…
New Zealand to reform gun law in 10 days
WELLINGTON, March 18 ,, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that the cabinet has decided to reform…