Iran has condemned a statement by three European powers expressing concern over its scaling back of commitments under the landmark 2015 nuclear deal. In a statement on Saturday, the Iranian foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Extends Seismic Survey Work in Disputed Mediterranean Area to November 29
Turkey said it was extending the seismic survey work of its Oruc Reis ship in a disputed area of the eastern Mediterranean until Nov. 29, in a move that could add to tensions in the region. NATO ... ( read original story ...)
Son Tay raider recalls the hunt for POWs in North Vietnam 50 years ago today
Saturday marks 50 years since a special operations group raided the Son Tay prison compound in North Vietnam to rescue some 61 prisoners of war. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Duterte approves ending overseas travel ban on healthcare workers, minister says
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved ending a ban on deploying the nation's healthcare workers, his labour minister said on Saturday, clearing the way for thousands of nurses to take up ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s confirmed COVID-19 cases hit new record
TOKYO — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan reached a record for the third day straight, at 2,418 cases, the health ministry said Saturday. Japan, with fewer than 2,000 ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan hits record number of new cases again
TOKYO — Japan is scaling back on the government-backed “GoTo” campaign to encourage travel and dining out, as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reached a record for the third day straight on ... ( read original story ...)
BJP uses ‘Hindu-Muslim, India-Pakistan’ to win elections, says KTR
TRS working resident and son of CM KCR, KTR has accused the saffron party of inciting "communal hatred". KTR has alleged that BJP uses "Hindu-Muslim and India-Pakistan" to win the elections. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan ready to host top cricketing nations in 2021
After nearly a decade of hosting no home test matches due to a terrorist attack on a rival team's bus in 2009, Pakistan says it's ready to welcome major ... ( read original story ...)
Stoinis eager to continue floating experiment against India
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Aggressive Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is confident he could become the ultimate floating batsman in limited overs cricket after a successful stint opening in the Indian ... ( read original story ...)
For Asia’s super-rich, Singapore family offices keep the wealth churning – but Hong Kong wants a piece of the pie too
the offices "generate indirect employment in Singapore through their engagement of external finance, tax and legal professionals for advice on wealth planning and operational matters". And Lin, of ... ( read original story ...)