The administration’s measured response to a rocket attack in Erbil sharply contrasts with a Trump-era campaign against Iran that, more often than not, caught Iraq in the crossfire. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Politicians Are Divided—But Not on Iran | Opinion
Although Israel is in the midst of an election campaign, Netanyahu's challengers are toeing his line on the nuclear deal. ( read original story ...)
Iran Spokesman Says Tehran Confident About Lifting of U.S. Sanctions Despite Wrangling
Iran and the United States have been at odds over who should take the first step to revive the 2015 accord. Iran insists that the United States must first lift former President Donald Trump’s ... ( read original story ...)
March 1 to see gradual virus normalization begin in Turkey
Turkey will start to gradually normalize from coronavirus restrictions as of March 1, Turkey's health minister said on Saturday. Underlining that they are working carefully on normalization steps, ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s newest eco-resort is breathtaking — see for yourself
Bamboo groves, beachfront villas and a spa with a signature two-hour treatment — the Bãi San Hô in Vietnam offers a luxe twist on paradise. ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 239 new coronavirus deaths, second-highest daily casualty figure
The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday reported 239 new coronavirus deaths, the second-highest daily increase in casualties since the pandemic started, and 2,240 infections. The previous daily ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Evacuates Thousands as Storm Dujuan Nears
Philippine authorities evacuated thousands of residents in the southern part of the country on Saturday ahead of a tropical storm that’s anticipated to bring heavy rains and trigger landslides. ( read original story ...)
Thousands evacuate ahead of tropical storm in the Philippines
Thousands of people in the southern Philippines fled their homes ahead of a tropical storm expected to bring heavy rains and trigger landslides, officials said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
New Zealand-bound Bangladesh cricketers, staff administered COVID-19 vaccines
A host of Bangladesh cricketers and support staffers including the likes of Tamim Iqbal and Russell Domingo have been administered COVID-19 vaccines in Dhaka, ahead of the team's departure for New ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh logs 350 virus cases, 5 deaths in a day
Bangladesh has recorded 350 new cases of the coronavirus in a day, taking the tally of infections to 543,024. The death toll climbed to 8,342 after five fatalities from COVID-19 were registered in the ... ( read original story ...)