South Korea is moving forward with a reshuffle of top brass, nominating military officials specializing in OPCON or wartime operational control from the United States. ( read original story ...)
Confronting Iran Before the November Election | Opinion
International companies should expect to lose their investments in Iran if Republicans retake power in four years and reinstate all sanctions. The sanctions wall also needs an international component. ( read original story ...)
US government seizes control of websites allegedly involved in Iran-Venezuela oil deal
The seizure follows the US interception of fuel tankers from Iran en route to Venezuela this month amid increased US pressure on both countries. ( read original story ...)
What the Radical Demonstrators Have in Common with Iran
Last week, between 600-700 extremists in California took part in what the Oakland Police Department described as "violent & destructive protests." Fires were set, businesses vandalized, and windows ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey accuses Greece of ‘piracy’ over eastern Mediterranean
Turkey on Monday accused Greece of “piracy” and warned it will stand up to Athens’ alleged efforts to militarize islands near its coast, following claims that the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in Manila until Sept. 30
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday partial restrictions in and around the capital Manila will be kept for another month starting Sept. 1 to tackle a rising number of coronavirus cases ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte’s Rejection of Calls for ‘Revolutionary Government’ Met With Doubt in the Philippines
The president said he was unfamiliar with a group calling to install him as head of a new government, despite video showing him at the group’s convention in 2018. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home suspends on-site visits after ex-staff tested positive in Philippines
Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home has suspended all physical visits to its premises after an ex-staff member tested positive for COVID-19 in the Philippines a few days after leaving the nursing home. ( read original story ...)
Japan country profile
Provides an overview of Japan, including key events and facts about this earthquake-prone country on the western rim of the Pacific. ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett invests $6bn in Japan’s five biggest trading houses
The 90-year-old US business tycoon hopes for ‘opportunities of mutual benefit’ ... ( read original story ...)