The English Premier League has been asked by human rights activists and one of its major broadcast partners to consider blocking Saudi Arabia's attempt to buy Newcastle. Amnesty International wrote to ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia wins oil price war – at a huge cost
Saudi Arabia may have won a brief no-holds-barred oil price war with Russia, but observers say it hastened a coronavirus-led energy slump despite a subsequent historic deal to slash production. US cru ... ( read original story ...)
Attack on WHO vehicle that killed Myanmar driver condemned
Top officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) and other aid groups have condemned an attack on a WHO team that killed a driver who was helping transport coronavirus tests in Myanmar's troubled ... ( read original story ...)
WHO employee gunned down while transporting coronavirus samples in Myanmar
The incident took place in the Rakhine state, which has been in conflict due to the ongoing civil war between Myanmar's military and Arakan Army rebels. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports 15 new coronavirus cases, one new death
Thailand on Wednesday reported 15 new cases and one new death, continuing a trend of lower numbers of new cases. Despite the slowing of new cases, officials remained cautious. “The lower numbers are a ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand extends foreigners’ visas as coronavirus cases slow
Foreigners whose visas had expired since March 26 will be permitted to stay until July 31 without having to apply for an extension, said Narumon Pinyosinwat, spokeswoman for the Thai government. A ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S., a successful launch after months of failures. There was no ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus World Updates: Iraq Resists Iran’s Call to Quickly Open Border
Iran wants trade restored, but Iraq fears a dangerous influx of infections. In Poland, traditional diners are helping people weather the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announces successful launch of military satellite
Iran’s paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it had launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S., a successful launch after months of failures. There ... ( read original story ...)
Without Sanctions, Iran’s Provocations Would Be Deadlier
For critics of President Donald Trump’s Iran policy, the latest display of bravado by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s naval wing is proof that the U.S. “maximum-pressure” sanctions campaign ... ( read original story ...)