Thailand has been a victim of its own success in eliminating domestic Covid-19 infections and must find a way to balance the needs of the economy with virus prevention, the US ambassador to Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. imposes new Iran sanctions that may spook European banks
The United States on Thursday slapped fresh sanctions on Iran's financial sector, targeting 18 banks in an effort to further choke off Iranian revenues as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran weeks ... ( read original story ...)
US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran’s financial sector
The US unilaterally imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran's financial sector in a move that critics say could have unintended consequences, including a detrimental impact on the ability of the Iranian ... ( read original story ...)
Iran: prominent human rights activist released over health concerns
Narges Mohammadi suffers from neurological condition and was initially sentenced to 10 years in prison ... ( read original story ...)
Tehran Scrambles for Hospital Beds as Iran Reports Record New Coronavirus Cases
A girl walks at a bazaar as she covers her face with a scarf, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tehran, Iran, July 8, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency) Abdollah Heidari ... ( read original story ...)
Senators push Turkey sanctions after S-400 allegedly used to detect Greek F-16s
Two U.S. senators have urged the State Department to sanction Turkey for purchase of the S-400 after an unconfirmed report that Turkey used the system to track a U.S. made F-16. ( read original story ...)
Is Turkey’s Military Overstretched?
Turkey’s pursuit of greater influence in the Caucasus, particularly in a region contested by ethnic Armenians and ethnic Turks, is unsurprising. If Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan does indeed ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey snatches rare seeds from British collection
Significant British collections of ancient and modern seeds have been seized by the Turkish state.Thousands of historically important specimens held by the British Institute at Ankara were taken after ... ( read original story ...)
Greece, Cyprus threaten EU sanctions against Turkey over Varosha
Greece says if Turkey does not reverse reopening part of Cypriot ghost town, it may seek to trigger economic sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Protesters and Police Clash in Indonesia’s Capital
Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators in Jakarta, Indonesia, in the third day of a nationwide strike against a new law slashing worker and environmental protections. ( read original story ...)