She wants to be considered innocent, this is her main objective,” Loujain al-Hathloul's sister, Alia, told NBC News. “She’s very courageous." ... ( read original story ...)
How life under Taliban rule in Afghanistan has changed
Interviews with people living or working in Taliban territory reveal a governing force capable of making slight changes — but one that remains rooted in an extreme interpretation of Islamic law. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar reports 619 new COVID-19 cases, 19 more deaths in 24 hours
(Xinhua) -- Myanmar reported 619 new COVID-19 infection cases with 19 more deaths in the past 24 hours, according to a release from the Health and Sports Ministry on Tuesday. The number of infections ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand announces new restrictions amid COVID-19 surge
Thailand announced additional COVID-19 pandemic restrictions amid a surge in cases threatening the country's good standing in combating widespread outbreaks of the virus.On Monday, government ... ( read original story ...)
Iran begins human trials of locally developed COVID-19 vaccine: State TV
Iranian state media on Tuesday said the country has begun its first human trials for a domestically-manufactured coronavirus vaccine. ( read original story ...)
Iran begins human trials of its homegrown Covid vaccine
The daughter of the man leading one of Iran’s most infamous religious foundations today became the first person in the country to test its homegrown coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday. Tayebeh Mokbher ... ( read original story ...)
Britain and Turkey secure continued tariff-free trade deal worth $25B
Britain and Turkey signed a trade deal Tuesday to continue tariff-free trading that was worth $25 billion last year. ( read original story ...)
Turkey, UK sign post-Brexit free trade deal
Turkey and the United Kingdom signed a free trade deal on Tuesday, days before Britain formally leaves the European Union, to keep up the existing flow of goods. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s top court rules jailed activist’s rights were not violated
Turkey’s top court has ruled that the detention of civil society activist Osman Kavala — who has been held in prison for more than three years without a conviction — did not violate his rights to ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Top Court Backs Jailing Of Rights Defender Kavala
Turkey's top court on Tuesday signed off on the controversial three-year detention of rights activist Osman Kavala in a case watched closely for signs of a political thawing under President Recep ... ( read original story ...)