The United States has seized websites used by an Iran-backed terrorist organization to recruit new members and further destabilize the political situation in Iraq, the Justice Department said ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon pummels South Korea, ship missing in rough waters
Japan's coast guard was searching for a livestock cargo ship in seas roughened by the typhoon. With winds blowing up to 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour, Typhoon Maysak was offshore east of the city ... ( read original story ...)
Once Out, Consort to Thailand’s King Is Back In (and a Major General, Again)
Demoted a year ago after being accused by the palace of upstaging the queen, the former consort to King Maha Vajiralongkorn has regained the titles she was stripped of last year. ( read original story ...)
Iran hails ‘united resolve’ to preserve 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. ( read original story ...)
Russia Will Hold Naval Exercise in Mediterranean, Turkey Says
Russia will hold two naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean beginning next week, according to Turkey’s navy, a move that could fuel escalating tensions in the energy-rich region. ( read original story ...)
Turkey seeing second peak of Covid-19 outbreak – as it happened
US president’s move challenged by Congress; Silvio Berlusconi has Covid-19; Brazil’s death toll appears to be easing. This blog is now closed ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey criticises US decision to lift Cyprus arms embargo
The United States announced Tuesday that it would lift for one year its three-decade-old arms embargo on Cyprus to allow 'non-lethal' military goods to be sold to the Mediterranean island. ( read original story ...)
Turkey at Second Peak of Coronavirus Outbreak, Health Minister Says
Speaking after a meeting of his coronavirus science team, Koca said the capital Ankara had seen the most rapid rise in the number of cases lately. He added that 29,865 healthcare workers had ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey seeing second peak of COVID-19 outbreak, health minister says
Turkey is seeing the second peak of the coronavirus outbreak due to "carelessness" at weddings and other social gatherings, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Wednesday, amid a rapid rise in the ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Maysak: ship with 43 crew and nearly 6,000 cattle missing off Japan
Lifeboat spotted but strong winds and rain hamper rescue of crew from Philippines, New Zealand and Australia ... ( read original story ...)