Since Soleimani's death in January, the sitting commander of the IRGC's Quds Force hasn't been subject to an international travel ban. Esmail Ghaani, Soleimani's successor as commander of the IRGC's ... ( read original story ...)
20 wonderful, must-see cultural sites in Iran
If you ask foreign visitors to Iran about the most characteristic future they discovered during excursions in the ancient land, the most possible answers may be somewhat like these: “It is the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey says it wants to resolve dispute with Greece through dialogue
Turkey wants to resolve a dispute with Greece over energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean through dialogue, Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Wednesday, but added that Ankara would defend ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam PM says next 10 days ‘critical’ in virus fight
Vietnam's Prime Minister said on Wednesday that the next 10 days would be critical in the Southeast Asian country's fight against a new coronavirus outbreak, which resurfaced late last month after ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines talking to Russian vaccine maker on trials, seeks ‘complete dossier’
Philippine scientists were set on Wednesday to meet representatives of the Russian research facility that developed a coronavirus vaccine, to discuss possible participation in clinical trials and ... ( read original story ...)
Russia Defends Vaccine; Philippines Starts Trials: Virus Update
Russia defended the safety of what it said was the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine and announced it will start mass inoculation this month before clinical testing is completed. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte Says Will Be Russia Vaccine ‘Guinea Pig’ As Talks Begin
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will be a guinea pig for a controversial Russian coronavirus vaccine, his spokesman said on Wednesday, as the Southeast Asian nation emerged as a frontrunner for ... ( read original story ...)
Islamic State Holding on in Philippines, Despite Millions in US Spending
Hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars and hundreds of hours spent working with and training Philippine government forces appear to be doing little to dislodge Islamic State fighters entrenched in the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines records 93 more coronavirus deaths, biggest jump in nearly a month
The Philippines on Wednesday reported 93 more coronavirus fatalities, the highest daily increase in the Southeast Asian country since July 18, taking its death toll to 2,404. A health ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Forget bird flu — ostrich fever is gripping the Philippines
With the Manila area under coronavirus lockdown, two of the giant birds took their chance to make a dash for freedom. ( read original story ...)