Thousands of Thais have rallied for a third consecutive day of protests in the capital Bangkok, defying once again a ban on gatherings. They gathered in at least three separate locations despite the ... ( read original story ...)
Transit shutdowns fail to deter pro-democracy protests in Thailand
Pro-democracy activists in Thailand have staged a fourth straight day of protests in the capital, thwarting efforts by the authorities to stop them. ( read original story ...)
Thailand police use water cannon vehicle against protesters
Thousands of protesters hit the streets of Bangkok, Thailand, for a third consecutive night. Police used a water cannon vehicle to clear the demonstrators, who gathered after Prime Minister Prayut ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: Bangkok shuts down transport as demonstrators remain defiant
Transport was paralysed across central Bangkok on Saturday as thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators gathered for a third straight day in defiance of emergency laws after a chaotic Friday night that ... ( read original story ...)
Iran announces its virus death toll passes 30,000
Iran announced Saturday that its death toll from the coronavirus has passed the milestone of 30,000, in what has been the Mideast region's worst outbreak. Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari ... ( read original story ...)
Iran imposes new restrictions as COVID-19 deaths surpass 30,000
The Iranian authorities warn of falling adherence to health protocols amid COVID-19 fatigue and economic woes. ( read original story ...)
Iran extends COVID curbs in capital as nationwide deaths pass 30,000
Iran, the Middle Eastern country hardest-hit by the coronavirus, extended restrictions and closures in the capital Tehran into a third week on Saturday as its death toll rose above 30,000. Schools, ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Liverpool mayor’s brother dies; Iran deaths exceed 30,000
Angela Merkel asks Germans to stay home; Poland and Malaysia report record rise in cases; Austrian foreign minister tests positive ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey raises Black Sea gas field estimate after new discovery
President Erdogan said the estimated reserves in a gas field off its Black Sea coast reached 405 billion cubic metres. ( read original story ...)
Turkey lifts Black Sea gas field estimate after new find: Erdogan
Turkey has raised the estimated reserves in a gas field off its Black Sea coast to 405 billion cubic metres after finding an additional 85 billion cubic metres, President Tayyip Erdogan said on ... ( read original story ...)