South Korea is depending on the military to help oversee the country’s coronavirus vaccination programme as Seoul races to make up for a late start in inoculating its citizens for Covid-19. Jeong ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Reviews AstraZeneca Vaccine for Elderly Under Rollout Plan
People wearing masks stand before a zebra crossing on a cold winter day amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Seoul, South Korea, January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji Reuters SEOUL ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Military Chief Warns Constitution Should Be Revoked If Laws Not Followed
Speaking after a military spokesman refused to rule out another coup, the commander-in-chief said past military governments had twice revoked Myanmar’s constitutions. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Legalizes Early-Term Abortions but Keeps Other Restrictions
Women who end a pregnancy after 12 weeks could still face prison or fines. Abortion rights advocates claimed a partial victory. ( read original story ...)
Iran disappointed after Biden administration says sanctions to stay in place
New US secretary of state says Tehran would first need to fully comply with 2015 nuclear deal ... ( read original story ...)
Iran says production of enriched uranium exceeds goals
Iran has exceeded 17 kilograms of 20% enriched uranium within a month's time, state TV reported Thursday, moving its nuclear program closer to weapons-grade enrichment ... ( read original story ...)
Iran and Turkey have become drone powers
A year after President Donald Trump ordered a lethal drone strike on Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian government continues to vow revenge. Just last week, Ayatollah Khomeini, ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Rate Hawk Spreads Wings With Inflation Talk Aiding Lira
Photographer: Erhan Demirtas/NurPhoto/ Turkey’s central bank Governor Naci Agbal said he will keep monetary policy tight until 2023, when inflation should be on target, laying down the clearest ... ( read original story ...)
Irish official sees aid efforts at Turkey-Syria border
Coveney visits UN logistics center for humanitarian aid in southern Turkey, briefed on its work - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, Europe, and the Eastern Mediterranean: Charting a way out of the current deadlock
Greco-Turkish maritime disputes, couched in competing narratives of national sovereignty, are nothing new. Their genesis dates as far back as the founding periods of the two states. ( read original story ...)