Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard vowed Saturday there would be dangerous consequences for the United Arab Emirates after it announced a historic deal with Israel to open up diplomatic relations. ( read original story ...)
Iran warns of “dangerous future” for UAE after historic deal with Israel
Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard called the deal a "shameful" agreement and an "evil action" that was underwritten by the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Erdogan says Turkey ‘will not back down’ in East Med standoff
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Turkey will not back down to threats of sanctions nor to incursions on its claimed territory in the Mediterranean Sea, where it is in a standoff with Greece. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports 21 new COVID-19 infections, 2 deaths
Vietnam's health ministry reported 21 new coronavirus infections and two deaths on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the Southeast Asian country to 950, with 23 fatalities. More than 470 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 75 years since World War II surrender
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Saturday never to "repeat the tragedy of war" during a commemoration marking VJ Day, the day Japan surrendered in World War II. ( read original story ...)
VJ Day 2020: Japan’s tribute reopens old wounds
A popular young Japanese politician tipped to become prime minister led high-profile visits to a controversial Tokyo shrine to mark the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in 1945.Shinjiro Koizumi ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam beats Bangladesh in textile, clothing export
Vietnam surpassed Bangladesh in exporting textile and clothing products in the first six months of 2020. According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam data, during the January-June period of ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: second Test, day three – as it didn’t happen
And what a day it’s been. Thanks for your company, apologies for the English weather. See you in the morning for more frustration. “Good morning Rob,” says Adam Roberts. “Not about cricket, but your ... ( read original story ...)
India great Dhoni retires from international cricket
India great Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. ''Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout. From 1929 hours consider me as retired,'' the ... ( read original story ...)
MS Dhoni: India legend retires after 16-year international career
Dhoni, who made his India debut in 2004, scored 10,773 one-day international runs - the 11th highest tally in history - in 350 games. He also played 90 Tests and 98 T20s. Dhoni did not specify whether ... ( read original story ...)