An Army sergeant major who bravely rescued 75 prisoners from the clutches of ISIS in Iraq will receive the military's highest valor award on the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 territory ... ( read original story ...)
To Fight the Coronavirus, Myanmar Needs a Cease-Fire in Rakhine
With humanitarian aid and internet services restricted, the conflict-torn state could soon face a public health disaster. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports first domestic coronavirus case in 100 days
The new case in a 37-year-old man is a setback for Thailand, which had been credited with keeping the highly contagious virus under control. ( read original story ...)
Trump calls on Iran not to execute 27-year-old champion wrestler
President Trump asked Iranian leaders on Thursday to spare the life of Navid Afkari, a 27-year-old champion wrestler from Iran who was sentenced to be executed for his participation in the 2018 ... ( read original story ...)
Trump calls on Iran to not execute wrestling star Navid Afkari
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called on Iran not to execute champion wrestler Navid Afkari, citing a Fox News report that Afkari had been sentenced to death for participating in ... ( read original story ...)
Greece, Turkey Agree De-escalation Talks Says NATO, Athens Denies Deal
NATO said Thursday that Greece and Turkey had agreed to talks to ease their dispute over eastern Mediterranean borders and energy rights, but Athens swiftly denied any deal on negotiations. Alliance ... ( read original story ...)
How Abe’s right-hand man made his play for Japan’s top job
In the days leading up to Shinzo Abe's surprise resignation last month as rumors of his ill health swirled in Japan, the prime minister's right-hand man, Yoshihide Suga, was courting a ruling party ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga announces PM run with strong party backing
Japan's chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga formally announced his bid to become the country's next prime minister on Wednesday, with growing party support making him the race's clear favourite. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Haishen intensifies, poised to become a super typhoon and strike Japan and South Korea
Korea and Japan are stuck in a storm track that won't budge, with typhoon after typhoon slamming parts of each nation on a near-weekly basis. ( read original story ...)
Cargo ship with 43 crew and nearly 6,000 cattle sank off Japan, survivor says
Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Maysak hamper rescue of crew from Philippines, New Zealand and Australia ... ( read original story ...)