"It is a well-known fact that Iran was and is the extremist terror groups' most hated enemy," Iranian mission to the U.N. spokesperson Alireza Miryousefi told Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
‘A Dangerous Game Of Chicken’: Iran’s Nuclear Ramp-up Another Challenge Facing Biden
Iran may be ramping up its uranium enrichment program to put pressure on the Biden administration ahead of possible nuclear negotiations. ( read original story ...)
David Barchard, FT correspondent and expert on Turkey, 1947-2020
David Barchard, who has died aged 73, was for four decades the indispensable guide and companion for any English-speaking journalist, scholar or diplomat who was visiting Turkey for the first time and ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey says its ready to repair frayed ties with Europe
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday his country is ready to put its frayed relationship with the European Union “back on track" and called on the ... ( read original story ...)
2,500-year-old temple used by an ancient cult discovered in Turkey
An ancient temple used by cult followers of a Greek goddess has been found in western Turkey. A team of Turkish researchers uncovered the 2,500-year-old temple honoring Aphrodite — the ancient Greek ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan hopes new Turkey-Greece talks will herald new era
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday he hoped the resumption of talks between Turkey and Greece over maritime disputes would herald a new era, and he urged Athens not to escalate tensions in the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte stops mining on ‘devastated’ southern island
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a halt to all mining on an island in a southern province that is home to some of the country's nickel projects, a Cabinet official said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Moody’s: Philippines to grow by 7%
The Philippines is likely to recover from the pandemic-induced recession with a seven percent gross domestic product growth this year, according to Moody’s Investors Service. ( read original story ...)
Philippines includes China, 4 others in travel ban
The Philippines has issued travel restrictions to all foreigners coming from China, Pakistan, Jamaica, Luxembourg and Oman after these countries reported cases of the new strain of COVID-19, ... ( read original story ...)
Nickel prices boosted by Philippines ban for mining island
Nickel prices jumped on Tuesday after major producer the Philippines ordered a halt on mining on an island that is home to some projects. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte banned mining on Tumbagan ... ( read original story ...)