At least seven ships have caught fire at Iran's Bushehr port, the Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday, in what appeared to be the latest in a series of fires and explosions around the country. ( read original story ...)
Tanker off UAE sought by US over Iran sanctions ‘hijacked’
An oil tanker sought by the U.S. over allegedly circumventing sanctions on Iran was hijacked on July 5 off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, a ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Extends Partial Restrictions in the Capital to Contain Virus
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is enforcing partial coronavirus restrictions in the capital for another two weeks, and warned that stricter curbs would be reinstated if the rise in new cases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan highlights F-35 acquisition, military ops amid pandemic in new whitepaper
In its latest whitepaper, Japan has discussed its impending acquisition of F-35B fighter jets and highlighted efforts by regional militaries to expand their influence and activities despite the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan “extremely concerned” as 136 COVID cases reported on U.S. bases
Before the outbreak on U.S. bases, the island of Okinawa had confirmed only 148 coronavirus cases, now there are at least 284. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Military Coronavirus Cases Climb in Japan, Straining Ties
Japan’s defense minister accused the U.S. military of lax coronavirus controls after infections at a Marine Corps base more than doubled and three Americans allegedly ignored Japanese quarantine rules ... ( read original story ...)
Classroom tents used in Pakistan despite £184m of aid for earthquake-safe schools
Children are being taught in tents six years after the British government awarded a £184 million contract to a company to rebuild earthquake-damaged schools in Pakistan.Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan can take heart from West Indies win in first Test: Rameez Raja
The touring Pakistan team can take heart from West Indies’ shock defeat of hosts England in the first Test in Southampton, feels former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja. Jason Holder’s troops beat England ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: Newspaper observes ‘death anniversary’ of Imran Khan’s special assistant Zulfi Bukhari, attracts trolls
Twitter A newspaper remembering late Pakistani broadcaster, Zulfikar Ali Bukhari, on his death anniversary confused him for Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, and ... ( read original story ...)
Loud and Clear message from Pakistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan continues to Stand by Turkey and is taking all Possible steps to Support Turkey’s Efforts to address the threat posed by Fethullah Gulen Terrorist ... ( read original story ...)