While our “maximum economic pressure” campaign on Iran stays, peace and diplomacy “remains on the table” anytime the regime and Iran want to take us up on it, says Morgan Ortagus, a spokeswoman of the …
Venezuela Calls U.S. ‘Greatest Threat to World Peace’ Amid New Iran, Cuba Sanctions
“What the whole world should be concerned about is the complete disregard for international law and, in particular, for the United Nations system that the Trump Administration has shown in recent …
Iran flew surveillance drone over US aircraft carrier near Persian Gulf
Revolutionary Guard force flew drone over the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier which last week transited through the Strait of Hormuz …
Saudi King Salman assails Iran in United Nations debut
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz took aim at Iran during his debut on Wednesday at the annual United Nations meeting of world leaders, calling for a united front to contain Riyadh’s rival and …
Turkey’s surprise move to lift interest rate boosts ailing lira
Turkey’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate by 2 percentage points in a surprise move that delivered an instant boost to the embattled lira. The bank announced that it would raise the …
Turkey Stuns With First Rate Hike Since 2018 Currency Crisis
Turkey’s central bank raised interest rates for the first time since a currency crisis in late 2018, surprising most economists after a series of backdoor measures fell short of stabilizing the lira.
Philippines says U.S. lawmaker’s bid to halt security aid won’t succeed
A U.S. lawmaker’s push to block police and military aid to the Philippines over human rights concerns is unlikely to succeed, because of the friendship between the leaders of the two countries, a …
Shell considering sale of stake in Philippines’ Malampaya project
Royal Dutch Shell PLC is looking to sell its 45% stake in the Malampaya gas-to-power project in the Philippines, the key power source of the country’s main island of Luzon, its local unit said on …
Philippines confirms 2,180 new coronavirus infections, 36 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday reported 2,180 new coronavirus infections and 36 additional deaths.
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: India’s tally surpasses 5.7 mln, Philippines reports 2,180 new cases
A security personnel measures a visitor’s temperature before entering the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, Sept. 23, 2020. (Str/Xinhua) — India’s deaths rise to 91,149, total cases reach 5,732,518; — The …