The precise location of Friday’s explosion was unclear, but analysts said there are several military and training facilities in the area. ( read original story ...)
In deep trouble, Iran grabs a Chinese lifeline
For one thing, the Trump administration’s Iran policy has done nothing to empower viable alternatives to the regime inside Iran. The sad truth is that Iranians who oppose the re ... ( read original story ...)
The Horror of Femicide in Iran | Opinion
Femicide reinforces Iran's social hierarchy that some people have the right to control the destiny of others—whether in the name of God, country or honor, even in the most grotesque and dishonorable ... ( read original story ...)
Free Cars, $20 Down Payments in Philippines as Auto Sales Dive
Free cars and down payments as low as $20 a vehicle are up for grabs in the Philippines as dealers seek to recover from a record drop in sales brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Philippines strengthens COVID-19 screening, surveillance activities
The Philippines’ COVID-19 task force has approved measures seeking to strengthen screening and surveillance activities to curb the spread of the disease, Malacañang said Friday. These measures include ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports zero coronavirus deaths, 1,395 more cases
The Philippines' health ministry on Thursday reported zero coronavirus deaths, the first day in four months without a fatality, and 1,395 additional infections. In a bulletin, the ministry said total ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Uganda are using Covid-19 to oppress citizens
Corrupt governments around the world are using coronavirus to crackdown on political opposition and curtail human rights. CNN's Arwa Damon speaks to an LGBT rights lawyer in Uganda, a Filipino ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges nightclubs to act to stem coronavirus spikes
Japanese host and hostess clubs must act quickly to ensure they abide by rules to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus after nightlife districts became new hot spots in a resurgence of infections, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy to shrink at fastest pace in decades this fiscal year due to pandemic: Reuters poll
Japan's economy will shrink at the fastest pace in decades in the year through March 2021, forcing the government to compile another stimulus package to cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for more heavy rain as death toll rises to 66
Parts of Japan still searching for missing people and evacuating those stranded by deadly floods and mudslides were bracing for more pounding rains through the weekend. ( read original story ...)