Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accused the United States on Friday of trying to stir anti-government protests by imposing sanctions that he said are aimed at bankrupting the country. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Khamanei says sanctions failed, no talks with Trump
Iran will not open talks with the United States that will only benefit Donald Trump, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Friday, insisting the US president's sanctions policy had failed. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports 1st ever virus death after renewed outbreak
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam on Friday reported its first-ever death of a person with the coronavirus as it struggles with a renewed outbreak after 99 days with no local cases. The ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam records first Covid-19 death
Unlike many other countries, Vietnam acted before it even had confirmed cases, closing its borders early to almost all travellers, except returning citizens. Anyone entering the country must ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines records 4,063 new coronavirus cases, Southeast Asia’s highest jump for second day
The Philippine health ministry on Friday confirmed 4,063 novel coronavirus infections, reporting the highest daily case increase in Southeast Asia for a second straight day. ( read original story ...)
Philippines records 4,063 new COVID-19 cases, total now over 93k
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines grew to 93,354 on Friday after a record-high 4,063 new infections were recorded by the Department of Health (DOH). These confirmed cases that were ... ( read original story ...)
Pacifist Japan could buy long-range weapons
Pacifist Japan took a step closer to acquiring weapons able to strike North Korea on Friday after a ruling party committee approved proposals to consider acquiring strike capability to halt ballistic ... ( read original story ...)
Pfizer and BioNTech to Supply Japan with 120 Million Doses of their BNT162 mRNA-based Vaccine Candidate
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced an agreement with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan to supply 120 million doses of BNT162 mRNA-based ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan artillery kills 15 civilians in Afghanistan, Kabul says, after border clashes
KABUL/QUETTA, Pakistan — Cross-border artillery fire by Pakistan killed at least 15 civilians in Afghanistan on Thursday, Afghan officials said, prompting Kabul to put its ground and air forces on ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. urges Pakistan to act after American charged with blasphemy shot in court
The United States has urged Pakistan to take action over the killing of an American national in a crowded courtroom as he faced trial for blasphemy. Tahir Ahmed Naseem was shot multiple times at close ... ( read original story ...)