The discovery suggests that the ‘Golden Triangle’ region could become a global supplier for deadly synthetic opioids. The UNODC dubbed the seizures “one of the most successful operations” in the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Quietly Lowers the Temperature With U.S.
Despite the heated rhetoric on both sides, Iran has toned down its approach to the West on several fronts, and the U.S. has reciprocated. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Company, Alleges Ties to Iran’s Mahan Air
The U.S. imposed sanctions on a Chinese logistics company that it says acted as a sales representative for blacklisted Iranian airline Mahan Air. ( read original story ...)
Israel Hack of Iran Port Is Latest Salvo in Exchange of Cyberattacks
Israel was behind a cyberattack that disrupted a major port in Iran, done in response to an attempt by the Revolutionary Guards to infiltrate an Israeli water facility. ( read original story ...)
Iran says it will breach nuclear deal by enriching uranium at key facility
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced Tuesday the country will begin injecting gas into centrifuges at its Fordow nuclear facility. The move is a clear violation of the 2015 nuclear agreement ... ( read original story ...)
Maria Ressa on reporting in “hell” of Rodrigo Duterte’s Philippines
Rappler founder Maria Ressa discusses the threat she is under for aggressively covering the Duterte Administration and its wars on drugs. Sunday, on 60 Minutes. ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Business almost as usual amid Japan virus actions
The popular “scramble” intersection in Tokyo’s downtown Shibuya district looks uncrowded, but eateries and pubs on backstreets are busy. Meanwhile, narrow suburban shopping ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan, China, Iran, Russia issue appeal for ceasefire in Afghanistan
Pakistan, China, Iran and Russia have called for ceasefire in Afghanistan and the start of intra-Afghan, which are the “only way to realize the Afghan national reconciliation, leading to prompt end of ... ( read original story ...)
2 Million People Evacuated as Cyclone Amphan Barrels Toward India and Bangladesh
A powerful cyclone began dumping rain on coastal India and Bangladesh early Wednesday as more than 2 million people were being moved to shelters before the storm hits land in the afternoon. Cyclone ... ( read original story ...)
Super Cyclone Amphan bears down on millions of people in India and Bangladesh
Authorities in India and Bangladesh have been readying for Cyclone Amphan to make landfall, bringing boats back to harbor and attempting to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people in the storm's path ... ( read original story ...)