The unusual length of the break from the competitive space does not wear off soon or without sufficient matches. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Zarif urges Biden to act first in returning U.S. to nuclear deal
Iran urged new U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday to "choose a better path" by returning to a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and global powers, but said the opportunity would be lost if Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Says Cyprus Talks to Be Held With U.N., EU by Early March
ANKARA (Reuters) - Talks over the divided island of Cyprus will be held in New York in the next two months with the participation of the United Nations, Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said ... ( read original story ...)
Virus surge puts ‘real pressure’ on Japan to cancel Olympics, Australia leader says
Japan and the IOC insist the Games are going ahead, but some members of the ruling coalition are reported to have developed cold feet. ( read original story ...)
Japan dismisses ‘categorically untrue’ stories that Tokyo Olympics are doomed
The Japanese government has vehemently denied a story that it has privately concluded that this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo are doomed, calling them ‘categorically untrue’ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Olympic officials refusing to bow to the inevitable just yet
For the time being, at least, there are no visible signs at all that Japan’s Olympic dream has died. In front of Tokyo Station the digital clock is still counting down the days, hours and seconds ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Thanks PM Modi For COVID-19 Vaccine Gift
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has thanked her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for sending over two million doses of COVID-19 vaccine as a gift to Bangladesh. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia plane crash probe focuses on autothrottle
Investigators looking into the Sriwijaya Air crash in Indonesia say they are now focussing on the plane's autothrottle. Sixty-two people were on board the passenger plane when it plunged into the sea ... ( read original story ...)
‘The White Tiger’ presents a searing look at India’s caste system
"The White Tiger" is one of those movies that would likely struggle to claw out much attention without Netflix's muscle behind it, underscoring the streaming service's ability to lead people to ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Antitrust Moves Not Aimed at Private Sector Nor Specific Firms, Regulator Says
China's recent antitrust measures are not aimed at its private sector and do not seek to hinder the development of such firms, a senior banking and insurance r ... ( read original story ...)