BAGHDAD — Iraq has received the first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines through the international COVAX program. Iraq’s Health Ministry says 336,000 doses of the vaccines landed in Baghdad ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea aims for moon landing vehicle by 2030
South Korea says it is seventh in rank in satellites, after the country conducted a successful test of a domestically developed rocket for satellite launch. ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires 2 missiles into sea, South Korea says
South Korea said North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into its eastern waters on Thursday as it revives its testing activity to expand its military capabilities and pressure the Biden ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Britain blacklist Myanmar military-controlled companies
The United States and Britain imposed sanctions on conglomerates controlled by Myanmar's military on Thursday, following the generals' Feb. 1 coup and deadly crackdown, with Washington calling it a ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar junta uses force on streets; US, UK target finances
As Myanmar’s junta used violence again to try to suppress protests against the military’s takeover, the United States and Britain announced tough sanctions against two holding companies that provide f ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Foreign Minister Heads to Iran As Clash Brews Over U.S. Oil Sanctions
Beijing has increased its imports of Iranian oil to record levels, despite the American "maximum pressure" campaign. ( read original story ...)
Longstanding Lack of Transparency Shows Iran Was Never Committed To Nuclear Deal
In a recent interview, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency said in no uncertain terms that Iranian authorities must come clean ... ( read original story ...)
IAEA: Reviving Nuclear Deal With Iran ‘Impossible’
Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has contended that reviving the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers is “impossible” and that a new ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Rollover risks loom for Turkey’s banks
A sharp spike in borrowing costs following the sacking of Turkey's central bank chief has raised risks for local banks which face a wall of maturing foreign currency debt in the coming months. ( read original story ...)
Uyghurs in Turkey protest Chinese foreign minister’s visit
Hundreds of Uyghurs staged protests in Ankara and Istanbul, denouncing Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Turkey ISTANBUL -- Hundreds of Uyghurs staged protests in Ankara and Istanbul ... ( read original story ...)