Thailand could allow inbound international travel to resume next month for business purposes, the aviation regulator said on Thursday, as the country seeks to revive an economy hit badly by the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran navy test-fires new cruise missiles
Iran test-fired a "new generation" of cruise missiles Thursday, the navy said, in the first such military exercises since 19 sailors were killed last month in a friendly fire incident. The armed force ... ( read original story ...)
Iran rejects U.S. sanctions on Syria, vows to boost trade with ally
Iran on Thursday condemned as inhumane a fresh round of U.S. sanctions against its regional ally Syria and said it would expand its trade ties with Damascus. ( read original story ...)
Turkey makes masks mandatory in Istanbul, 46 other provinces
Turkish authorities have made the wearing of masks mandatory in three major cities to curb the spread of COVID-19 following an uptick in confirmed cases since the reopening of many businesses. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ex-justice minister arrested in vote-buying case
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's former justice minister and the minister's lawmaker wife were arrested Thursday over allegations they engaged in vote buying during last ... ( read original story ...)
Mysterious ‘Balloon-Like UFO’ In Japan Baffles Local Agencies
A UFO that mysteriously appeared in Japan has baffled local agencies regarding its exact nature. Those who spotted the object speculated that it could either be an alien vessel or military equipment. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov seeks 2nd term, says Japan unprepared for pandemic
Japan may have contained its coronavirus outbreaks for now but the country needs better crisis management and a digital transformation to prepare for future shocks, Tokyo Gov. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh halts visas-on-arrival indefinitely
Dhaka, June 18 (IANS) Bangladesh has suspended its visa-on-arrival services for nationals of all countries until further notice as the coronavirus pandemic in the country continued to intensify, it ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan says four civilians killed by Indian shelling across LoC
Pakistani army accuses Indian troops of 'unprovoked' fire in disputed Kashmir region. Islamabad, Pakistan - At least four civilians have been killed by Indian shelling inside Pakistan-administered ... ( read original story ...)
Bank Indonesia Cuts Benchmark Rate to Boost Economy
Indonesia’s central bank has cut its seven-day reverse repo rate by 25 basis points in order to boost an economy that has been hit hard by Covid-19. ( read original story ...)