A massive fire that erupted when a fuel tanker exploded over the weekend at a major crossing in Afghanistan’s western Herat province on the Iranian border was ... ( read original story ...)
Iran says it will end snap IAEA inspections if nuclear deal terms not met
Iran said on Monday it will block snap inspections by the U.N. nuclear watchdog this month if other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal fail to fulfil their obligations, a challenge to U.S. President Joe ... ( read original story ...)
Iran will further scale back its nuclear commitments if 2015 nuclear obligations not revived
Iran will further scale back its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal if other parties to the pact fail to fulfill their obligations, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday, referring to ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey says 3 N.Zealand nationals held near border with Syria
Among them was Daesh terrorist wanted by Interpol, all were trying to enter Turkey illegally from Syria, says ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Stay-at-home Orders In Vietnam Covid-19 Hotspot
Two million people in Vietnam will be put under a raft of restrictions starting Tuesday, after their northern province became the epicentre of a growing Covid-19 outbreak. Residents of Hai Duong ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam orders L-39NG jets from Czech Republic
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is to receive 12 Aero Vodochody L-39 jet trainer aircraft from the Czech Republic. ( read original story ...)
Philippines says wants more than ‘loose change’ for U.S. troops deal
The United States is providing the Philippines with military aid that amounts to "loose change" compared to other Asian countries, a top official said on Monday, justifying demands by President ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of America warns of a ‘tale of two economies situation’ in Japan
Izumi Devalier of Bank of America Global Research expresses concern over the potential for a "very weak consumption recovery" in Japan from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 30-year high as Japan’s economy bounces back better than expected
Japan's benchmark stock index soared to new highs on Monday after the country posted a solid economic performance despite the resurgence of Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh sends more Rohingya refugees to new island
Bangladesh authorities have sent a fourth group of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar to a newly developed island in the Bay of Bengal despite calls by human rights groups for a halt to the process ... ( read original story ...)