Amid heated criticisms as President Donald Trump focuses on securing oil reserves, a State Department spokesperson tells Newsweek, "We have been very clear regarding our overall policy goals in Syria. ( read original story ...)
Iran schools re-open despite concerns over spread of virus
Schools in Iran re-opened to 15 million students on Saturday after a seven-month closure despite concerns over increased spread of the novel coronavirus in the country. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s friends should have defied U.S. sanctions during pandemic: President Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani bemoaned Iran’s friends on Saturday for not standing up to the United States and breaking crippling sanctions during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Iran begins new school year amid virus concerns
Iran on Saturday opened the new school year after nearly seven months of closure. In a video conference, President Hassan Rouhani said the education of 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Notable achievements during Vietnam’s 75 years
This September marks 75 years since the Vietnamese people, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), overthrew 80 years of French colonial rule. ( read original story ...)
Metro Manila, rest of Philippines to experience isolated rain showers
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers may prevail over Metro Manila and the rest of the country due to localized thunderstorms, PAGASA said Saturday. In its 24-hour forecast, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga signals ultra-easy monetary policy to continue
Yoshihide Suga, a frontrunner to be Japan's next prime minister, said he would like the central bank to continue its ultra-loose monetary policy as the economy is still struggling. ( read original story ...)
Violent Typhoon Heads For Japan Packing ‘Record’ Winds And Rain
An extremely powerful typhoon was barrelling towards southwestern Japan on Saturday as authorities issued evacuation advisories to thousands of residents, warning of unprecedented violent winds, heavy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for powerful Typhoon Haishen, possible record rainfall
Japan is bracing for powerful Typhoon Haishen as it bears down on the country's southwest, with weather forecasters warning of potential record rainfall, violent wind, high waves and tides. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Haishen Approaches Japan Packing Powerful Winds
A powerful typhoon, the second in a week, was barreling toward the Okinawa islands in southern Japan on Saturday, prompting warnings about torrential rainfall and fierce wind gusts. ( read original story ...)