South Korea's top diplomat plans to visit Washington next week, officials said on Thursday, as Seoul pledged a solid alliance with the United States regardless of the presidential election results. ( read original story ...)
India plans big push for Myanmar ties as neighbour heads for election this week
This is going to be the second election in Myanmar since 2011, when decades of rule by the military junta ended. India has been actively engaged in pitching for Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar. ( read original story ...)
AEA2020: Eden Agritech from Thailand Wins First Prize
Eden Agritech from Thailand won first prize at AEA2020. They are offering the solution to maintain food quality and extend. ( read original story ...)
Iran Denies China Deal Talks Suspended Until the U.S. Has a New President
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed reports that discussions with China over the so-called 25-year deal have been suspended while the world waits for the results of the U.S. election. ( read original story ...)
How the U.S. Can Prevent Iran from Stationing ICBMs in Venezuela | Opinion
If we want to prevent the next Cuban Missile Crisis, we must continue with the financial pressure on Iran and add diplomatic and intelligence layers to these efforts. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s supreme leader mocks US democracy
Iran's supreme leader has mocked the rancorous aftermath of election day in the United States, saying that the vote has exposed the reality of US democracy. ( read original story ...)
Quake toll rises to 116 in Turkey; rescuers finish searches
The death toll in last week’s Aegean Sea earthquake has risen to 116 as rescuers in the Turkish city of Izmir completed their searches of the final collapsed buildings ... ( read original story ...)
Crate of oranges sells for $9,600 in Japan
A box of 100 highly prized mikan satsumas sells for one million Japanese yen at an auction to mark the start of one of the the country's most significant fruit seasons. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ethical capitalism has lessons for the world on ESG
Stakeholder capitalism has really taken hold amid the social and economic disruption of Covid-19. More than $30bn has been added to global environmental, social and governance funds in the first nine ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Soccer’s Levain Cup in Japan postponed by virus
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has forced the postponement of soccer’s Levain Cup final on Saturday in Japan. The J-League says 10 new coronavirus cases were reported among players and staff on the ... ( read original story ...)