Daesh commander faces German justice
FRANKFURT: When Daesh overran areas in eastern Syria inhabited by the Shaitat clan, the terrorist group committed unspeakable cruelties. One of its commanders has now been arrested in Berlin and…
Recaptured Ukrainian village left with wrecked tanks, bodies and questions
HUSARIVKA, Ukraine: Smashed tanks in the mud, destroyed buildings and mourning families mark a recaptured east Ukrainian village whose residents are contemplating the price both they and their former Russian…
‘Central Asia plus Japan’ foreign ministers confirm cooperation
TOKYO: Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa on Friday chaired the 8th foreign ministers’ meeting of the “Central Asia plus Japan” Dialogue held virtually with the participation of his counterparts from Kyrgyzstan,…
From halal curries to murtabak, Bangkok offers hearty Ramadan fare
BANGKOK: Bangkok, a city famous for its street cuisine, has a special attraction during the month of Ramadan every year: A halal food market. Visitors come from all around to…
Germany says Serbia should align with EU policies if it wants to join bloc
BERLIN/BELGRADE: Germany said on Tuesday it noted reports that Serbia was receiving Chinese surface-to-air missiles, warning it expected the Balkan country to align its foreign policy with the European Union…
Netherlands targets 20 yachts over Ukraine war sanctions
THE HAUGE: Dutch customs authorities said Tuesday they had impounded a total of 20 yachts at shipyards in the Netherlands targeted by sanctions against Russia and Belarus over the Ukraine…
Kyiv says negotiations with Russia ‘extremely difficult’
KYIV, Ukraine: Kyiv said Tuesday that ongoing talks with Russia to end the war were “extremely difficult” after Moscow accused Ukrainian negotiators of slowing down discussions by changing demands. “Negotiations…
Indonesia passes landmark sexual violence bill
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s parliament passed on Tuesday a landmark bill providing a legal framework for victims of sexual violence to seek justice, a breakthrough move that was welcomed by activists in…
Pakistan parliament adjourns before planned ouster vote on Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s parliament adjourned on Saturday, delaying a no-confidence motion that could oust Prime Minister Imran Khan, days after his allies blocked a similar measure. Lawmakers will reconvene at 12:30…
India extends COVID-19 booster shots to all adults
NEW DELHI: India began offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all adults on Sunday but limited free shots at government centers to front-line workers and people over age 60.…