Iraq on Sunday barred all tourists from entering the country to contain the spread of the coronavirus as a holy pilgrimage approaches. The decision, approved by Iraq’s Higher Committee for Health and ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Warns of Another Covid-19 Outbreak Tied to a Church
President Moon Jae-in has vowed to crack down on the Sarang Jeil Church for flouting preventive measures. The church happens to be his most vocal critic. ( read original story ...)
Protests Grow in Thailand, Where Speaking Out Can Be Perilous
Demonstrators are demanding change in a country with a long history of suppressing dissent. Some protesters are even defying the taboo against criticizing the monarchy. ( read original story ...)
The Israel-U.A.E. Deal and the Beirut Blast Both Box in Iran
With Arab neighbors more worried about Iran than Israel, is Tehran losing the battle for influence in the region? ( read original story ...)
We Need to Invoke the UN Snapback on Iran—Before It’s Too Late | Opinion
I have long called for invoking the snapback mechanism due to the threat posed by Iran. The necessity has never been more pressing. Without action, UNSCR 2231 will soon bulldoze w ... ( read original story ...)
Iran warns UAE against an Israeli foothold on its doorstep
TEHRAN - Iran has strongly criticized the United Arab Emirates for deciding to sign an agreement with Israel to normalize ties with Tel Aviv. However, a West Asia expert tells the Tehran Times that ... ( read original story ...)
Jamie Oliver’s worst nightmare: the return of the Turkey Twizzler
Bernard Matthews brings back product notoriously only 34% turkey in ‘healthier’ version ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Twizzlers set for healthier comeback
But now Bernard Matthews is relaunching the controversial product with double the turkey meat of the original. The new Turkey Twizzlers will go on sale from Thursday in two flavours, Original Tangy ... ( read original story ...)
Success starts to slip in Japan and Korea
South Korea and Japan have reported a resurgence in coronavirus cases despite earlier successes, underscoring the challenge to contain the virus in the long term.In South Korea the health authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan army chief tries to heal Saudi rift
Pakistan’s military chief has flown to Saudi Arabia to try to heal a diplomatic rift between the two allies that threatens to further undermine Islamabad’s parlous finances.Saudi Arabia has demanded ... ( read original story ...)