Posted . Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi looks likely to win a second term for her National league for Dem ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: Police deploy water cannon in Bangkok
Police used the water cannon as the protesters tried to break through a barricade of buses and barbed wire Police have used water cannon against thousands of demonstrators marching through Bangkok on ... ( read original story ...)
Police use water cannons on protesters trying to deliver letters about Thailand’s King
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy protesters in Thailand were confronted by riot police and sprayed by water cannons Sunday as they tried to approach Bangkok's Grand Palace to deliver letters about their ... ( read original story ...)
What will a Biden presidency mean for Iran?
Democratic nominee’s win boosts hopes of revitalising Iran nuclear deal – but undoing Trump years will not be easy. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s president calls on Biden to ‘compensate for past mistakes,’ return to nuclear deal
Iran's president called on President-elect Joe Biden to "compensate for past mistakes" and return the U.S. to Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, a state-run news agency reported Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Iran violating all restrictions of nuclear deal, UN atomic agency says in confidential document
The nuclear deal promised Iran economic incentives in return for curbs on its nuclear program, but since the U.S. pulled out of the agreement, Iran has been slowly violating the restrictions. ( read original story ...)
New Zealand-Vietnam relationship a rare positive growth story in 2020
Since my last column, New Zealand has named a new Minister of Foreign Affairs – Nanaia Mahuta – who has talked of taking New Zealand solutions, including indigenous approaches, to the world stage. Our ... ( read original story ...)
IMF: Philippines has room to support economy
The International Monetary Fund said the Philippines has fiscal space to provide more support to the economy amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan prince Fumihito declared heir to throne
Prince Fumihito, the brother of Japan's Emperor Naruhito, has been officially declared heir to the throne during a ceremony in Tokyo. The "Rikkoshi no rei" ceremony had been delayed by seven months ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crown prince declared heir to throne
Prince Fumihito, the brother of Japan's Emperor Naruhito, has been officially declared heir to the throne during a ceremony in Tokyo. Fumihito is six years younger than his brother Naruhito, who ... ( read original story ...)