Iran will continue its cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told IAEA chief Rafael Grossi on Wednesday, as Tehran agreed to grant the agency inspectors access ... ( read original story ...)
Greece, Turkey Draw In Allies In Mediterranean War Games
Greece and its EU allies held war games in the Mediterranean on Wednesday while Turkey conducted drills with the US navy nearby as the row between the two neighbours over gas and maritime borders ... ( read original story ...)
EU weighs options to pull Greece and Turkey back from brink
European Union foreign ministers plan to tackle one of the bloc's most urgent and complex challenges Thursday as they try to persuade member nation Greece and its neighbor Turkey ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Philippines Reach 200,000 Coronavirus Cases
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Philippines surged past 200,000 Wednesday. The country has the highest number of infections in Southeast Asia. The Department of Health reported a ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 and Terrorism in the Southern Philippines: More Trouble Ahead
The Jolo city bombing is just the latest evidence that the Philippines needs a new approach to its terrorism problem. ( read original story ...)
U.S. military presence needed in Asia, Philippines’ foreign minister says
The United States military presence in Asia is needed as rivalry between Washington and Beijing intensifies, the Philippines' foreign minister said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: World Economic Forum a digital Davos in summer
The World Economic Forum is delaying its annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland, until next summer out of health concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe to consult with doctors before Friday news conference: sources
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will consult with doctors before holding a news conference on Friday, three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters, amid worries about his health after two ... ( read original story ...)
Tara Kono, top candidate to be next Japan PM, stirs debate on women taking Chrysanthemum Throne
A leading candidate to become Japan’s next prime minister has reopened a debate about the survival of the country’s monarchy, proposing that women should be allowed to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne ... ( read original story ...)
Toby Radford: Ex-Glamorgan and West Indies coach takes Bangladesh high performance role
Bangladesh appoint former West Indies and Glamorgan coach Toby Radford as the head coach of the High Performance Unit. ( read original story ...)