Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, a chubby 22-year old, has emerged as a leading figure in the pro-democracy movement, stepping forward to openly criticize the monarchy. ( read original story ...)
Thousands gather in Thailand for anti-government protest
Protesters in Bangkok call for new constitution and elections, and criticise monarchy ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Growing Protest Movement
Several thousand protesters demonstrate in Bangkok to protest against Thanathorn's disqualification and the moves to ban his Future Forward party. Feb. 21, 2020 - Constitutional court bans Future ... ( read original story ...)
US to break with UN security council and reimpose Iran snapback sanctions
Officials says they will launch new measures on Monday despite overwhelming opposition ... ( read original story ...)
As U.S. Increases Pressure, Iran Adheres to Toned-Down Approach
The Trump administration has ramped up its criticism of Iran, but Tehran has chosen a path of restraint, intelligence showed. ( read original story ...)
Iran vows ‘hit’ on all involved in US killing of top general
The chief of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened Saturday to go after everyone who had a role in a top general's January killing during a U.S. drone strike in Iraq. The guard's website ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.-Iran relations at a crucial crossroad as nuclear deal hangs on election outcome
President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal, but Biden helped introduce it — U.S.-Iran relations stand at a crucial crossroads. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs Above 24,000 – Health Official
Iran's coronavirus death toll has risen by 166 to 24,118, a health ministry spokeswoman told state TV on Saturday. The total number of identified cases spiked by 2,845 in the last 24 hours to 419,043 ... ( read original story ...)
As infections ebb, Japan hopes it has cracked the covid code on coexisting with the virus
Sharp science and peer pressure without a lockdown helped Japan tame the coronavirus, offering a possible model for the “pandemic era.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s beloved matsutake mushroom under threat
For diners with money to spare it is the taste of autumn but decline of red pine forests has left it with a precarious future ... ( read original story ...)