Germany to Resume Activity of All Shops, Schools in May
Germany will take new steps towards normalization in May, including reopening shops and schools after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump, Biden Have Different Opinion on Reopening Economy, Taxes
Trump and his opponent in the November 3 election, Democrat Joe Biden, have to convince Americans they have the best strategy to get the economy back on track.
Iraq, Russia Discuss Buying Air Defense System
A lawmaker said Iraq is considering purchasing advanced Russia air defense systems to enhance its air capabilities and protect its airspace.
Hashd al-Sha’abi hits ISIL bases in Samarra
Hashd al-Sha’abi forces targeted with mortar shells 7 bases of ISIL in the northern city of Samarra during a large-scale operation.
Rockets hit Baghdad International Airport
A number of explosions were heard near the Baghdad International Airport this morning amid reports of Katyusha rockets attack.
Saudi Keeps Bombing Yemen in Ramadan
Saudi military aircraft continued to bomb residential areas in provinces of Sana’a and Ma’rib of Yemen, violating a self-declared ceasefire announced by the Saudi-led coalition with the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.
Facility Near Pyongyang Airport Linked to N-Korea Missile Program
A new facility near Pyongyang International Airport is almost certainly linked to North Korea's expanding ballistic missile program.
Winners of Pulitzer Prize 2020 Announced
Pulitzer Administrator Dana Canedy announced the winners of the Pulitzer Prize 2020 on May 4.
Operation against remnants of ISIL in Iraq underway
Commander in chief of the Armed Forces Adil Abd Al-Mahdi has ordered the launch of a large-scale operation against the remnants of ISIL Takfiris, according to the spokesperson of Iraq’s Armed Forces.
WHO Urges Governments to Investigate Early COVID-19 Cases
The WHO said on Tuesday that a report that COVID-19 had emerged in December in France, sooner than previously thought, was "not surprising", and urged countries to investigate any other early suspicious cases.