There are strong similarities between the Thai and Hong Kong protests, and not just with youth borrowing tactics from the city-state's protest movement. ( read original story ...)
Political and Pandemic Turmoil Make for a Noxious Economic Mix in Thailand
Protests in the capital compound economic strain that emerged even before the pandemic devastated the tourism industry. ( read original story ...)
Iran reports highest daily coronavirus infections since Feb: TV
Iran's health ministry on Wednesday reported 5,616 new coronavirus cases for the previous 24 hours, the highest daily number since February, bringing the national tally to 545,286 in the Middle East's ... ( read original story ...)
Even if Biden wins US election, time is running out to save Iran nuclear deal
Even if Joe Biden triumphs at the polls, Iran’s weakened government may only have a few months to negotiate a revived nuclear deal before facing its own electoral challenge by hardliners who oppose ... ( read original story ...)
Now is the Time for Kuwait to Join the Growing Anti-Iran Coalition | Opinion
With a rapidly transforming Middle East, Kuwait has the opportunity to utilize its change in leadership to shift its diplomatic energies towards staving off Iranian aggression. ( read original story ...)
Russian media may be joining China and Iran in turning against Trump
Chinese outlets that once relayed cautious optimism over Trump’s deal-making abilities now express exasperation ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey said to consider a return to some coronavirus curbs
Turkey is considering re-imposing some measures to stem rising coronavirus cases such as stay-home orders for younger and older people or even weekend lockdowns, but will avoid hurting the economic ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Biden Risk Looms for Turkey’s Erdogan and Beleaguered Lira
Investors and analysts say the beleaguered Turkish lira is especially vulnerable if a Biden White House pulls the trigger on long-threatened sanctions over Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 missiles, ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s daily COVID-19 patients top 2,000, at early-May levels
Turkey's daily number of new coronavirus cases surpassed 2,000 on Monday, reaching levels last seen in early May when restrictions on businesses and households were in place. Data from the Health ... ( read original story ...)
Severe Tropical Storm Saudel threatens to unleash more rain across flood-weary Vietnam
Parts of Vietnam are still reeling from an onslaught of tropical systems in recent weeks that have worsened ongoing flooding in the country. Now, AccuWeather meteorologists say Severe Tropical Storm ... ( read original story ...)