The ‘prince of Persian music’ passed away on October 8, leaving Iranians in and outside their homeland in mourning. ( read original story ...)
Biden’s plan to revive Iran talks could calm the Middle East – but on Israel he and Trump largely agree
Foreign policy barely registers on Americans’ election agenda this year in a race dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, economic woes and structural racism. Nonetheless, the United States’ global ... ( read original story ...)
Detained ‘UAE spy’ was working as a journalist in Turkey
A Jordanian man arrested in Turkey on suspicion of spying for the United Arab Emirates had been working as a journalist in Turkey, it has emerged. The 45-year-old Ahmed al-Astal, ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam braces for tropical storm Saudel
Vietnam is preparing for a tropical storm that could bring more damage to a country hit by the worst flooding it has seen in years. 'Storm Saudel' threatens further destruction in the south-east Asian ... ( read original story ...)
‘I’m the one’: Philippines president takes responsibility for drug killings
In televised address, Rodrigo Duterte says he would ‘gladly’ go to jail over drugs killings carried out during drug war ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte says he can be held responsible for drug killings
The Philippine president has said he has no problem with being held responsible for the many killings under his anti-drug crackdown, adding that he was ready to face charges that could land him in ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Vietnam brace for tropical storm Saudel
Authorities in Vietnam and the Philippines braced on Tuesday for a tropical storm that could bring flooding and landslides in both countries, as the death toll in Vietnam from weeks of adverse weather ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Lombardy to impose curfew as cases surge; Philippines has lowest daily increase in four weeks
Hospitals in Italian region brace for admissions rise; Philippines records 1,640 new infections; Ireland orders six-week lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 1,640 new coronavirus cases, 17 more deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Tuesday recorded 1,640 new coronavirus infections, the lowest daily increase in infections in four weeks, and 17 additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ PNOC aims to start S.China Sea venture with CNOOC by 2021
The president of the exploration arm of the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) said on Tuesday the company aimed to start an energy exploration venture with China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC ... ( read original story ...)