Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says defense cooperation between neighboring Iran and Iraq will improve security in the Arab country in the ... ( read original story ...)
Son Heung-min Covid scare as outbreak hits South Korea team
Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min has been confined to his room when not training after six of his South Korea team-mates tested positive for Covid-19 on international duty in Austria, officials ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports over 200 new COVID-19 cases for third straight day
South Korea reported more than 200 new coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day on Monday, as the government mulls tightening social distancing to curb persistent outbreaks from offices, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea mulls stricter distancing as COVID-19 takes ‘a very dangerous turn’
South Korea reported more than 200 new coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day on Monday, as the government mulls tightening social distancing to curb persistent outbreaks from offices, ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Thailand slows economic decline as output falls 6.4% in 3rd quarter
Today’s top news: Michigan orders a three-week distancing pause as Washington state tightens rules. A new South Australia cluster ends the country’s week-long run of no cases. Hong Kong reimposes ... ( read original story ...)
Morgan Stanley Says Turkey Can Get Away With Small Rate Hike
Turkey may need to deliver a far smaller interest-rate increase than forecast by some of the biggest global lenders, according to Morgan Stanley. The central bank will probably raise the key one-week ... ( read original story ...)
Emerging Markets Defy Risks with Turkey Taking Center Stage
Even with the U.S. election out of the way, investors could be forgiven for taking a cautious view of emerging markets, given the wall of risks ahead for the world’s developing economies. Yet the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shop deploys robot to check people are wearing face masks
Robovie uses lasers to measure social distancing, politely asks shoppers to cover up and guides them around the store ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Surges, but the Comeback May Not Last
Activity has jumped as pandemic limits have eased, in a positive sign for global growth, but damage may be deeper than the initial numbers showed. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Expands More Than Expected
The growth occurred at the fastest pace in at least 40 years in the July-September period as private consumption and exports improved along with the reopening of the global economy. ( read original story ...)