Almost nine years have passed since the Thein Sein administration unilaterally announced the suspension of construction work on the Myitsone dam in September 2011. The building of the controversial ... ( read original story ...)
An undeclared war against Iran is bursting into the open
It's not yet clear who is attacking Iran, but the circumstances point to two suspects, writes US intelligence-community veteran Paul R. Pillar. ( read original story ...)
United Nations experts call on Iran to release activist with COVID-19
A group of 16 United Nations human rights experts called on Iran Wednesday to release activist Narges Mohammadi who they believe has contracted the coronavirus while in a Tehran prison. ( read original story ...)
A deal between Iran and China shows that ‘getting tough’ doesn’t solve the US’s problems
The US's failed strategy not only fails at its intended purpose but it's also strengthened the bonds between our adversaries at our expense. ( read original story ...)
To Secure His Legacy, Khamenei Is Packing Iran’s Government With Young Radicals
The supreme leader’s youth-washing strategy could keep detente with the United States off the table for years. ( read original story ...)
Turkey shifts fight against Kurdish militants deeper into Iraq
Turkey is taking its decades-old conflict with Kurdish militants deep into northern Iraq, establishing military bases and deploying armed military drones against the fighters in their mountain ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey-Greece tensions escalate over Turkish Med drilling plans
Greece issues a naval alert after Turkey says it is sending a ship to carry out a drilling survey. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s wealth fund targets chemicals and aviation for a boost
Turkey's economic order is due for the biggest makeover in generations led by the influential head of the country's wealth fund. As Turkey's coronavirus outbreak subsides, the $33 billion entity will ... ( read original story ...)
Demolition of Historic Vietnam Cathedral Is Underway
The 135-year-old Bui Chu Cathedral will be replaced with a replica that can hold more people. The church rejected an offer of land and help renovating the old building. ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain threatens flood-weary Japan, Korea
After deadly flooding struck the Korean Peninsula and Japan earlier this month, another dose of heavy rainfall will renew the risk of flooding this week.This rain is expected to come as a ... ( read original story ...)