Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reportedly formed “strike teams” in the country’s capital and plans to patrol the southern oil-rich province of Khuzestan following reports of “theft and ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Trump Plans Executive Order to Punish Arms Trade With Iran – Sources
One of the three sources, a European diplomat, said the new executive order would put teeth behind Washington's assertion that the U.N. arms embargo would remain in place beyond O ... ( read original story ...)
European Parliament calls on Philippines to drop charges against Rappler journalist Maria Ressa
Resolution passed by the European Parliament calls out the extrajudicial killings of thousands of Filipinos and retaliation against journalists. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan says onus on India to normalise ties
Pakistan said on Thursday that the onus was on India to create an enabling environment for normalisation of relationship by reversing its ‘illegal and unilateral’ actions, ending ‘state terrorism’ ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Covid crisis sees rise in child marriage and trafficking
Rani (not her real name) was in the eighth grade when India's federal government suddenly imposed a lockdown in March, shuttering everything from schools to businesses to stop the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: India’s gov’t criticized over handling of virus
India reported another record daily increase in coronavirus infections Thursday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government faced scathing opposition criticism in Parliament over its handling of ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Dubious Coronavirus Record
With nearly 98,000 new cases recorded on Thursday, India will soon surpass the United States as the country most affected by the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles That Can Hit China
The administration is proposing the packages as President Trump’s strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier. ( read original story ...)
Size does matter: Hong Kong’s smallest stockbrokers are going bust in record numbers as they miss out on IPO bonanza
The record spate of closures points to a winnowing in one of the world’s most overcrowded capital markets, where about 600 licensed brokers engage in an uneven battle for stockbroking commission. ( read original story ...)
Armenia tightens up gambling regulations with new location restrictions
Armenia is reported to be tightening up its gambling regulations, with measures due to impact both the location and size of betting venues. ( read original story ...)