Thailand's king has reinstated his royal consort to the position, nearly a year after she was stripped of her titles in a dramatic fall from grace. King Vajiralongkorn returned Sineenat ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand hits 100 days with no local virus transmissions
Thailand’s prime minister on Wednesday congratulated his countrymen on the nation having achieved 100 days without a confirmed locally transmitted case of the coronavirus, even as security along the ... ( read original story ...)
BOI Says Investors Show Increasing Interest in Thailand’s Medical Sector
A growing number of international and Thai companies are investing in Thailand's medical to help address the COVID-19 situation as well as to build on the country's potential as a medical hub, the ... ( read original story ...)
Amnesty: Some activists tortured, given death penalty for Iran protests
Amnesty International said Wednesday Iran used torture to force confessions during a wide-ranging crackdown of protests against rising gas prices last year, and went so far as to condemn some to die ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Hails Support For Nuclear Deal Against US
Iran has stepped up its nuclear activities in the past year in retaliation for Washington's pullout from the deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA. "Fortunately, ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Condemns Iran’s Silence on China Uyghurs After Khamenei Says UAE ‘Betrayed’ Islam
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of encouraging violence on Twitter, as Tehran continues its campaign against the Israel-United Arab Emirates ... ( read original story ...)
Despite U.S. Pressure, Europeans Remain ‘United’ With Russia and China to ‘Preserve’ Iran Nuclear Deal, Diplomats Say
European diplomat Helga Maria Schmid said signatories aim to "ensure full implementation of the agreement despite current challenges." ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey criticizes US decision to lift Cyprus arms embargo
Turkey has called on the United States to reconsider a decision to partially lift a 33-year-old arms embargo against Cyprus, saying the move disrupts “equality and ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo angers Turkey by lifting arms embargo on Cyprus
The US has lifted a 33-year arms embargo on Cyprus amid an escalating dispute over energy rights and sovereignty in the eastern Mediterranean.Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of State, announced the move ... ( read original story ...)
Mediterranean frenemies face off: Greece, Turkey at ‘the abyss’
Turkey’s military play for Mediterranean oil and gas reserves challenges Greece’s maritime borders. Neither side wants war, but tensions have soared. ( read original story ...)