Iran fighters detained for planning a rocket attack in the first such raid in a country caught in the tug-of-war between Tehran and Washington. Since October, nearly three dozen deadly rocket attacks ... ( read original story ...)
Why Iran’s F-14 Tomcats Would Be America’s First Targets in a War
If war breaks out, American forces likely will attempt to secure Gulf air space by destroying or suppressing Iran’s air forces. The regular Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force and the air wing of the ... ( read original story ...)
Iraqi forces arrest fighters from Iran-backed militia
Iraqi officials said the group, intercepted late on Thursday night, had been planning attacks on Baghdad’s fortifi. The arrests are a shot across the bows of the unruly Tehran-linked militia groups ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s prime minister denounces provocations in the South China Sea
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc condemned "irresponsible actions" in the South China Sea during his address to regional leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at a virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines probes possible ploy to ‘mislead’ Wirecard investigation
Philippine authorities are investigating immigration records that show the ex-chief operating officer of collapsed payments provider Wirecard entered the country this week before leaving for China, ... ( read original story ...)
South China Sea crisis: Vietnam and the Philippines sound alarm amid growing tensions
ALARMS have been raised by Vietnam and the Philippines over repeated violations of maritime rules in the South China Sea as Beijing continues its territorial claims. ( read original story ...)
From the Philippines to Ann Arbor: The journey of a 100-year-old World War II nurse
She’s gonna jump through the hoops.” Bandico’s story begins with her birth in Mahatao on Batanes Island in the northern Philippines. Her first job, Davis, was helping with road projects in her village ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has more than 100 new coronavirus cases for first time since May 9 – Kyodo
Japan on Friday recorded more than 100 new coronavirus infections for the first time since May 9, hitting its highest daily total since it eased a lockdown that had closed bars, cinemas and other ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan tour of England to go ahead despite positive Covid-19 results
Pakistan have been confirmed as England’s second set of summer tourists despite the raft of positive Covid-19 test results among their squad during the past week ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s national airline has grounded 150 pilots after an investigation into the Karachi crash highlighted exam cheating and fake flying licenses
An inquiry into a crash in Karachi last month in which 97 people were killed pointed to the pilots not following procedures. ( read original story ...)