At least 26 people have died after 46 days of heavy rains in South Korea, with the country's longest monsoon in seven years causing more flooding, landslides and evacuations on Saturday. Nearly 5,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand set to legalize LGBTQ unions, a rare step in Asia
It will be the first Southeast Asian nation to do so — just as Thailand was the first major nation in the world to let women vote. ( read original story ...)
Lebanese man, daughter shot dead in Iran’s capital
A Lebanese man and his daughter were shot and killed in northern Tehran by an unknown assailant on Friday night, Iran's Mehr news agency reported. The two were "Habib Dawoud, 58 years old, and his ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. intelligence report on Trump-Biden election meddling reveals who Russia, China and Iran want to win
While many foreign actors have views on who should hold the White House, "We are primarily concerned about the ongoing and potential activity by China, Russia, and Iran," a top intelligence official ... ( read original story ...)
Iran asks UN to hold US accountable for plane interception
Iran's UN ambassador says Mahan Airlines A310 was 'aggressively and unexpectedly intercepted' by US F-15 fighter jets. ( read original story ...)
Turkey says it is ready to help rebuild port of Beirut
Turkey is ready to help rebuild the port of Beirut, which was destroyed by a massive blast on Tuesday, Turkish Vice-President Fuat Oktay said during a visit to Lebanon on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
For 10th straight day, Philippines records above 3,000 COVID-19 cases as total tops 126,000
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines surpassed 126,000 on Saturday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 4,226 new infections, bringing the total to ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 4,226 new coronavirus cases, 41 more deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday reported 4,226 new coronavirus infections and 41 additional deaths. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Has Resources to Endure Virus, Finance Chief Says
The Philippines has resources for a “protracted” fight against the pandemic and its effects on the economy, which contracted by a record in the second quarter, according to Finance Secretary Carlos ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Pakistan to allow all international flights
Pakistan has announced that it will allow the full resumption of all types of international flights to and from the country’s airports from Sunday amid a steady decline in COVID-19 deaths and infectio ... ( read original story ...)