Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley won’t back President Trump’s claim that all U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by Christmas, stressing that the Pentagon is trying to end the war ... ( read original story ...)
Iran says deal reached to unlock funds frozen in Iraq
“During these negotiations, especially in trilateral talks with the heads of the central bank and the Trade Bank of Iraq, we reached good agreements to free [Iranian] central bank funds and use them ... ( read original story ...)
Iran shatters its single-day record for virus deaths, cases
For the second day in a row, Iran shattered its single-day record for new deaths and infections from the coronavirus, with 272 people confirmed dead among more than 4,200 new cases on Monday. Like in ... ( read original story ...)
Impending Iran Arms Embargo Lapse Will Be ‘Day of U.S. Defeat,’ Official Says Amid New Sanctions
The Trump administration has warned that letting the embargo lapse will allow Tehran to flood the Middle East with new weapons. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam flood death toll rises to 23 as storm Nangka to dump more rain
Vietnam's flood death toll rose to at least 23 on Monday and authorities said the incoming storm Nangka would dump more heavy rain on the country in the coming days. The floods have also left at least ... ( read original story ...)
18 dead, 14 missing as multiple storms batter central Vietnam, Hanoi
“As of Sunday evening, a total of 15 deaths and 10 missing people were reported in provinces stretching along the central Vietnamese coastline and up into the central highlands,” Vietnam’s Central ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines secures $213 million grant from US
The Philippine government has secured a $213 million (approximately P10.8 billion) grant from the United States to finance its poverty reduction and good governance programs, the Department of Finance ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ mobile data is 60th cheapest out of 228 countries —study
The Philippines ranked 60th out of 228 countries measured on the average cost of mobile data, a recent study by UK-based technology website cable.co.uk revealed. Data released by cable.co.uk showed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga’s rating falls to 55% in second poll since took office: NHK
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's approval rating fell seven points to 55% in a poll by public broadcaster NHK released on Monday, the second survey since he took office last month. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh approves death penalty for rape, but activists call it a cop-out
Activists who have pushed for an end to the Asian nation's "culture" of rape say the law change is aimed at easing pressure on the government, not protecting women. ( read original story ...)