Ukraine has wrapped up its second round of "difficult and detailed" talks with Iran over the destruction of Flight PS752 and has been told Iran's safety investigation will be completed within a month, ... ( read original story ...)
Soleimani’s funeral shows Trump underestimated how powerful anti-imperialism and nationalism is in Iran
The assassination of the commander of Iran’s Quds force, Qassem Soleimani, came as a shock to both Iranians and Americans. Although Soleimani and his force had been designated by the US as a terrorist ... ( read original story ...)
Our Allies and Iran
Despite the prodigious efforts of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the United Nations arms embargo on the Islamic Republic of Iran was lifted on Sunday. Though the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ... ( read original story ...)
Biden presidency could cut slow path to resumed Iran, Venezuela oil exports
Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful Joe Biden’s promised return to diplomacy with OPEC-members Iran and Venezuela could cut a path for a return of their oil exports should he win, but not before many ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Vows To Reveal ‘Detailed’ Data On Plane Probe: Kiev
Ukraine said on Wednesday that Iran promised to reveal "detailed" information on the probe into a Kiev-bound passenger plane mistakenly shot down in January, after a fresh round of talks in Tehran. ( read original story ...)
Turkey Extends Exploration in Disputed Mediterranean Waters to Oct. 27
Turkey said on Wednesday it extended the stay of its Oruc Reis survey vessel and two other ships in a disputed area of the eastern Mediterranean until Oct. 27, in a move likely to further escalate ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Mulling a Return to Coronavirus Curbs as Infections Soar
Turkey is considering reimposing some measures to stem a resurgence of coronavirus cases such as stay-home orders for younger and older people or even weekend lockdowns, but will avoid throttling the ... ( read original story ...)
Demand for Pakistan Visas Sets Off Deadly Stampede in Afghanistan
At least 12 people died as thousands crowded a soccer stadium. Many were seeking medical care in Pakistan, which recently eased its pandemic border restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Asafoetida: The smelly spice India loves but never grew
Asafoetida, a smelly, acrid spice beloved by Indians, has been used to lace their food for centuries. But it was never cultivated in the region - until now. Last week, scientists planted about 800 ... ( read original story ...)
India Rose James on inheriting Soho: I was told I never had to work, ever
Heiress is a Georgette Heyer sort of word, all ballgowns and tiaras. It doesn’t usually conjure up an image of a young woman with pink hair, half a dozen hoops in each ear and an Eddie Van Halen ... ( read original story ...)