The Trump administration said late Friday that it will act “in the coming days” to extend a soon-to-expire arms embargo on Iran -- after a U.S. resolution failed in the U.N. Security Council. ( read original story ...)
Iran fumes, warns of ‘dangerous future’ for UAE over historic US-brokered deal with Israel
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned of a “dangerous future” for the United Arab Emirates over a U.S.-brokered agreement that sees the UAE open up diplomatic relations with Israel. ( read original story ...)
Iran threatens ‘dangerous future’ for United Arab Emirates after Israel deal
Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard vowed Saturday there would be dangerous consequences for the United Arab Emirates after it announced a historic deal with Israel to open up diplomatic relations. ( read original story ...)
Iran warns of “dangerous future” for UAE after historic deal with Israel
Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard called the deal a "shameful" agreement and an "evil action" that was underwritten by the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Erdogan says Turkey ‘will not back down’ in East Med standoff
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Turkey will not back down to threats of sanctions nor to incursions on its claimed territory in the Mediterranean Sea, where it is in a standoff with Greece. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports 21 new COVID-19 infections, 2 deaths
Vietnam's health ministry reported 21 new coronavirus infections and two deaths on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the Southeast Asian country to 950, with 23 fatalities. More than 470 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 75 years since World War II surrender
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Saturday never to "repeat the tragedy of war" during a commemoration marking VJ Day, the day Japan surrendered in World War II. ( read original story ...)
VJ Day 2020: Japan’s tribute reopens old wounds
A popular young Japanese politician tipped to become prime minister led high-profile visits to a controversial Tokyo shrine to mark the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in 1945.Shinjiro Koizumi ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam beats Bangladesh in textile, clothing export
Vietnam surpassed Bangladesh in exporting textile and clothing products in the first six months of 2020. According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam data, during the January-June period of ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: second Test, day three – as it didn’t happen
And what a day it’s been. Thanks for your company, apologies for the English weather. See you in the morning for more frustration. “Good morning Rob,” says Adam Roberts. “Not about cricket, but your ... ( read original story ...)