"Iran is not 'in violation' of the accord, it has merely triggered Paragraph 36 which allows Iran to take remedial actions in the face of continued non-compliance by other parties," Iranian mission to ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports first two locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 in 55 days
Vietnam's health ministry on Thursday confirmed its first two locally transmitted COVID-19 cases for nearly two months. ( read original story ...)
60% of Japan firms support Games this summer, poll shows
About 60% of Japanese companies say the Tokyo Olympics should be held this summer, a poll of 100 firms showed on Thursday, in contrast to surveys showing strong opposition to the Games among the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces Olympian task with slow start to Covid vaccinations
With a vaccine-hesitant public and jabs yet to begin, there are fears immunisations are off the pace ... ( read original story ...)
US takes aim at China territorial claims as Biden vows to back Japan
US president smooths over Trump-era complaints to deepen Japan security alliance as new secretary of state rejects Beijing’s South China Sea claims ... ( read original story ...)
China and Japan expand ETF connectivity scheme
China’s two main stock exchanges in Shanghai and Shenzhen and the Japan Exchange have added new exchange traded funds and vowed to expand the product types included in their joint ETF Connectivity ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spews clouds of ash
Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano on Java island erupted on Wednesday, sending up a cloud of ash and prompting authorities to warn of the risk of lava flows reaching roads, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano erupts – in pictures
The country’s most active volcano has unleashed a river of lava, searing gas and ash down its 3,000m slopes on Java island, threatening vulnerable villages ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi produces thunderous eruption
Mount Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia, erupted Wednesday, sending a river of lava down its slopes and causing searing gas clouds to billow 10,000 feet into the sky. ( read original story ...)
Why Are Farmers Protesting in India?
Thousands of protesters, many driving tractors, took to the streets of New Delhi on Tuesday. Who are they, and what do they want? ( read original story ...)