In Iraq's Kurdistan region and at the country's Muslim Shiite holy sites, trading US dollars for rials from Iran was once big business. - Religious tourism frozen - Two of the most holy sites for ... ( read original story ...)
Family says Iran abducted California man in Dubai
Iranian officials said this weekend that they have detained the California-based leader of a militant resistance group, who they accuse of plotting a deadly 2008 mosque attack.The Iranian Intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 6,352 coronavirus cases, Southeast Asia’s biggest daily jump
The Philippines' health ministry on Tuesday reported 6,352 new coronavirus infections, marking the biggest daily jump in cases in Southeast Asia and after posting a record rise in five of the past six ... ( read original story ...)
New Zealand health ministry: 2 new COVID-19 cases came from Philippines
Two new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in New Zealand both came from the Philippines, the New Zealand’s Ministry of Health said Wednesday. In a statement, the ministry said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s last Korean war criminal wants recognition
But Lee is obsessed by brutal events of 75 years ago that have defined his life, including being designated a World War Two criminal. He says he was tossed into the dustbin of history by both Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan needs to consider extension of special employment subsidy for firms: ruling party
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan needs to consider extending a special subsidy aimed at helping companies hit by the coronavirus pandemic to keep furloughed workers on the payroll, an official from Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Modi Enjoys Twin Triumphs For India’s Hindu Nationalists
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday lay the foundation for a temple at a flashpoint holy site exactly a year after imposing direct rule on Muslim-majority Kashmir -- twin triumphs ... ( read original story ...)
China poised to power huge growth in global offshore wind energy
Report finds the offshore industry could create 900,000 jobs globally over next decade ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft CEO Nadella Wades Into U.S.-China Tensions in TikTok Pursuit
Merger deals are rarely simple. But Microsoft’s CEO now is attempting to ink a takeover agreement that satisfies not only both the companies and their shareholders, but two governments in bitter ... ( read original story ...)
China Uighurs: A model’s video gives a rare glimpse inside internment
As a model for the massive Chinese online retailer Taobao, the 31-year-old was well paid to flaunt his good looks in slick promotional videos for clothing brands. But one video of Mr Ghappar is ... ( read original story ...)