South Korea is late to the vaccine race while other countries have stepped up vaccination efforts. The nation secured vaccine doses for approximately 56 million people via pre-purchase deals as of ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar President, State Counselor’s Pre-Poll Campaign Activities Legal: Spokesman
U Zaw Htay dismissed a legal challenge against the two leaders as sour grapes by the losers of the Nov. 8 general election. ( read original story ...)
‘Never again’ says Ukraine as families mourn Iran plane crash victims
Ukraine called on Iran to deliver justice and pay full compensation to the families of those who died when a Ukrainian airliner was shot down by Iranian Revolutionary Guards one year ago. ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Iran Is Escalating Its Nuclear Program. Biden Should Not Rush To Respond
Iran has announced new nuclear steps aimed at the incoming Biden administration, but the U.S. has leverage to push back, argues analyst Henry Rome. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Khamenei bans the import of U.S. and U.K. coronavirus vaccines
Iran’s supreme leader said Friday that he had banned the import of U.S. and British-made coronavirus vaccines, a surprise move that contradicts his own government’s recent efforts to ensure Iran’s ... ( read original story ...)
Iran focused on frozen assets as South Korea seeks tanker’s release
South Korean diplomats arrived in Tehran to negotiate the release of the MT Hankuk Chemi seized on Monday, but discussions could drag out due to Iranian demands. Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday ... ( read original story ...)
‘Countries will hold Iran to account’ over downed airliner
Ukraine demands full reparations for the families of the victims, countries affected by downing of plane a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Why Biden’s Plan to Rejoin the Iran Deal Makes No Sense
This week’s escalation of tensions by Tehran looks like blackmail to force Biden to abandon sanctions—and give up leverage over the regime. ( read original story ...)
Iran in no hurry to see the US return to nuclear deal: Khamenei
Iran’s supreme leader demands removal of sanctions and says not in hurry to see the US return to the 2015 nuclear deal. ( read original story ...)
‘Untrustworthy’ Covid vaccines from US and UK banned by Iran
Despite spread of virus, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei forbids imports of western jabs ... ( read original story ...)