North Korea Continues to Flout Trump, Advance Nuclear Ambitions North Korea Continues to Flout Trump, Advanc... North Korea continues to advance its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, ... ( read original story ...)
More than a dozen staff members in Afghanistan’s presidential palace test positive for coronavirus
Mayar said he could not comment on the reports of a coronavirus outbreak in the palace, but he said more Afghans need to abide by social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus. ( read original story ...)
Russia Intercepts Navy Jet in Syria, May Sell Missile System to Iraq in Power Play With U.S.
Russia is attempting to expand its military influence in the Middle East as the United States' global posture faced additional strain from the coronavirus pandemic and rival forces. ( read original story ...)
Russia Checks U.S. Military in Syria, May Sell Missile System to Iraq
Russia is attempting to expand its military influence in the Middle East as the United States' global posture faced additional strain from the coronavirus pandemic and rival forces. ( read original story ...)
The Virus and the Press: Thailand’s View
This temporary measure is in accordance with existing Thai law and Thailand’s obligations under international law. It is not a restriction on freedom of expression, and is limited only to news stories ... ( read original story ...)
World News Updates: Coronavirus Death Toll Soars in Turkey, Amid Signs Reality Is Even Worse
A W.H.O. official warns of roadblocks in the way of a vaccine. Singapore, an early success story, is having a surge in cases, while European countries start to ease restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Turkey sends fighter jets into Libyan airspace as GNA attacks rebels
Turkey has flown F16 fighter jets over the Libyan coast as it steps up intervention in the country’s civil war.The military authorities in Ankara said the flights were part of a training exercise ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus: Turkey’s latest gas drilling proof of ‘expansionism’
The government of Cyprus accused Turkey of pursuing “illegal expansionist plans" in the east Mediterranean during the coronavirus pandemic by again attempting to drill for gas in waters where Cyprus h ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan announces four-day lockdown from Thursday
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that a four-day lockdown would be imposed in 31 cities from Thursday as part of efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Istanbul Death Toll Hints Turkey Is Hiding a Wider Coronavirus Calamity
Istanbul recorded 2,100 more deaths over recent years between March and April, The Times found, suggesting a hidden toll. ( read original story ...)