General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the attack. He called for 'a full and transparent investigation' and for the perpetrators to be brought to justice ... ( read original story ...)
Doctors and nurses suffered as Iran ignored virus concerns
They are regarded as heroes, their fallen colleagues as martyrs. But for doctors and nurses still dealing with Iran’s growing number of coronavirus infections, such praise ... ( read original story ...)
Iran says missile kills 19 sailors in training accident
A missile fired during an Iranian military training exercise mistakenly struck a naval vessel instead of its intended target in waters near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, killing 19 sailors and ... ( read original story ...)
Greece: Violent protest at migrant center near Turkey border
Police in northern Greece say they arrested 25 people during a protest at a migrant processing center that damaged living quarters and other facilities but caused no reported injuries ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Says UAE Spreading Chaos in Middle East
Ties between Turkey and the United Arab Emirates have been strained by Ankara's support for Qatar after four Arab countries including the UAE imposed sanctions on Doha in 2017 ove ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Strains to Ward Off Currency Crisis as Pandemic Weighs on Economy
The coronavirus pandemic threatens to push Turkey into a full-blown balance-of-payments crisis, leaving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing one of the biggest challenges in his 18-year rule. ( read original story ...)
‘We Knew Our Goose Was Cooked:’ An Intel Officer Recalls Vietnam’s Tet Offensive
"On the last day of January 1968, Gostas was writing his wife when he heard the sound of an AC-47 firing its miniguns." ... ( read original story ...)
The Philippines’ Pandemic Response: A Tragedy of Errors
However, Manila’s overall response to the pandemic has been fraught with incompetence and rife with terror. The implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) came on the heels of serious ... ( read original story ...)
Can COVID-19 Draw Pakistan and Russia Closer Together?
In recent years, Russia and Pakistan have put aside some of their differences. The coronavirus could accelerate this reconciliation. ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus: PM Narendra Modi outlines economic rescue package
Indian PM Narendra Modi has announced an economic package of more than $260bn to help cope with the country's prolonged coronavirus lockdown. In a TV address, he said the funds, around 10% of India's ... ( read original story ...)