As millions of kids return to class, South Korean parents learn of the possible first cases of the rare, COVID-19-linked illness in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Global report: EU countries block hydroxychloroquine, South Korea fears new spike
France, Italy and Belgium respond to safety fears around drug; UN issues food insecurity warning for Africa; mosques reopen in Syria ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports nine new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Thailand on Wednesday reported nine new coronavirus infections, bringing its total to 3,054 confirmed cases. There were no new deaths reported. The cases were Thai nationals in quarantine who recently ... ( read original story ...)
Why Thailand isn’t reopening to international tourists yet
International travelers hoping to visit Thailand will need to wait at least a few more months before packing their bags as the country continues to ban incoming flights due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
US ends waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
The United States said Wednesday it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the verge of collapse. Secretary of State Mike ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. to end sanctions waivers allowing some work at Iran nuclear sites
The United States said on Wednesday it will terminate sanctions waivers that had allowed Russian, Chinese and European companies to continue work aimed at making at Iranian nuclear sites less prone to ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. to Stop Allowing Foreign Companies to Facilitate Iran’s Civil Nuclear Program
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. would stop allowing foreign companies to facilitate Iran’s civil nuclear activities, a core provision of the 2015 international nuclear agreement. ( read original story ...)
Iran, Venezuela Praise Fuel Shipments Despite U.S. ‘Aggression’ on Their Trade Deal
Officials from Tehran and Caracas hailed solidarity between the two nations as Iranian tankers defied U.S.-imposed restrictions to carry fuel to Venezuela. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Gives Iran a Choice: Negotiate or Manage Economic Collapse
U.S. President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" policy is giving Iran a choice between negotiating with the United States or managing the economic collapse ... ( read original story ...)
US clamps down on waivers tied to Iran’s nuclear cooperation
The Trump administration announced Wednesday it is ending nearly all of the last vestiges of U.S. sanctions relief provided under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he ... ( read original story ...)