League will start on Saturday amid a set of rules that includes players being banned from "close conversations". ( read original story ...)
With coronavirus destroying tourism industry, tamed Thailand elephants risk starvation
The millions of unemployed in Thailand due to the coronavirus include elephants dependent on tourists to feed their voracious appetites. ( read original story ...)
The covid-19 crisis could strengthen Iran’s ‘invisible government’
That’s not likely, however — this view misreads the influence of Iran’s nonelected political institutions. Rather than regime change, the covid-19 pandemic and escalating U.S. pressure appear more ... ( read original story ...)
US Eyes Deal to Free Navy Veteran in Iran, Pushes Back on Swap
U.S. officials believe they’re making progress in efforts to secure the release from Iran of a detained Navy veteran. ( read original story ...)
Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolution, calling it an “insult”
The president declared Congress should have never passed the resolution, meant to keep presidential powers in check. ( read original story ...)
The UK ordered 400,000 gowns from Turkey to address its PPE crisis. They didn’t meet safety standards
A high-profile shipment to the UK of 400,000 surgical gowns, hailed by ministers as a solution to Britain's personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages, has ended in catastrophe -- with every one of ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s lira hits its lowest level ever amid investor fears over sinking economy
The currency has been under mounting pressure amid rising inflation, growing unemployment and slow growth — and now, the highest number of coronavirus cases in the region. ( read original story ...)
Turkey Lira Hits Record Low Against Dollar
Turkey's lira on Thursday hit a record low against the US dollar as traders worried over the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the Turkish economy and Ankara's policies. The lira was trading at 7.23 ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus PPE: all 400,000 gowns flown from Turkey for NHS fail UK standards
Health department understood to be returning shipment of PPE and seeking refund ... ( read original story ...)
Cruise ship linked to Australian coronavirus cluster reaches Philippines
A cruise ship at the heart of Australia's biggest coronavirus cluster arrived off the Philippines on Thursday to repatriate more than 200 crew, leaving behind weeks of outrage and acrimony over why ... ( read original story ...)