Armenia says one of its jets was shot down by a Turkish F-16 in Nagorno-Karabakh fighting ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey is accused of shooting down Armenian warplane
Armenia’s defence ministry claimed that a Turkish warplane shot down one of its jets over its homeland in a dangerous escalation of the conflict over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.Shushan ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo praises Greece in shot across Turkey’s bow
Mike Pompeo has praised America’s relationship with Greece, describing a Nato base on Crete as home for an American warship and signalling a cooling of relations with Turkey.The US secretary of state ... ( read original story ...)
Washington boosts support for Greece in spat with Turkey
The Trump administration pumps up military and diplomatic relations with Greece, in a warning to neighboring Turkey. ( read original story ...)
Overnight Defense: Congress recommends nuclear arms treaty be extended | Dems warn Turkey | Military’s eighth COVID death identified
Happy Tuesday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I'm Ellen Mitchell, and here's your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the ... ( read original story ...)
As Armenia and Azerbaijan Fight, Here’s Where U.S., Russia, Turkey, Iran Stand
On Tuesday, both Turkey and Iran reportedly found themselves directly involved in the battle, while the U.S. and Russia remained closely engaged, calling for an immediate de-escalation. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, a revolutionary response to the pandemic: Better work-life balance
As companies rethink Japan’s intense work culture, one chief executives plans to move his workers to a picturesque island. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo to Visit Japan, South Korea, Mongolia Next Week -U.S. State Department
"On October 6 in Tokyo, Secretary Pompeo will participate in the second meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan," the State Department said in a statement. He will visit ... ( read original story ...)
Easy financing amid pandemic triggers inflation fears in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is eyeing a robust economic growth on government measures to ensure flow of money amid the coronavirus crisis, but easy funds from the stimulus packages have triggered fears of inflation. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh to get $3m in ADB grant to buy COVID-19 vaccine
The Asian Development Bank has granted Bangladesh $3 million for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccine and emergency medical equipment. ( read original story ...)