South Korea reported 686 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as it battles a third wave of infection that is threatening to overwhelm its medical system. The daily tally was the second-highest since ... ( read original story ...)
Rising Coronavirus Cases Challenge South Korea’s Containment Strategy
South Korea’s third wave of coronavirus infections is testing the country’s often-praised containment strategy. South Korea reported a seven-day average of 609.6 locally transmitted cases a day over ... ( read original story ...)
After rescuing Pakistan’s loneliest elephant, Cher turns sights to Thailand’s last gorilla
Living on the top floor of a department store in Bangkok, Bua Noi has been alone since her mate died a decade ago ... ( read original story ...)
Iran summons Turkish ambassador over Erdogan remarks in Baku
Iran on Friday summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Tehran over the Turkish president’s remarks during a visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, which Iran deemed offensive and said support ... ( read original story ...)
Assassination of Iran nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh ‘was Mossad’s finest work’
Intelligence officials are calling it the pinnacle of Mossad’s project to scupper Iran’s nuclear programme.That decade-long effort by Israel’s spy agency is widely believed to have involved daylight ... ( read original story ...)
Iran protests to Turkey over ‘meddling’ poem recited by Erdogan
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Turkey’s ambassador over what it said was “meddlesome” remarks by Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a visit to Azerbaijan ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Hits Back at Nuclear Watchdog After Uranium Enrichment Warning
Iran's parliament has ordered its atomic agency to push ahead with uranium enrichment outside that allowed by the JCPOA nuclear deal. ( read original story ...)
EU approves sanctions on Turkey for gas drilling
European Union leaders agreed to impose sanctions against officials in Turkey and their entities for gas drilling off waters claimed by Cyprus, bringing a retort from Turkey and disappointment from ... ( read original story ...)
Downturn to worsen for Philippines this year — ADB
MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised downward its economic forecast for the Philippines this year as the prolonged lockdown continues to stifle production. The ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, China tie as world’s biggest rice importers
The country’s rice imports likely declined this year, but the Philippines is still seen to tie with China as the world’s biggest rice importers. According to the latest report of the United States ... ( read original story ...)