Critics call Saudi involvement a ‘bitter irony’ as Yemen fights twin threats of famine and coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Taliban continues to back al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, despite deal with Trump administration, report says
The report from the U.N. Security Council says the relations between the Taliban, especially its Haqqani network, and al-Qaeda “remain close.” ... ( read original story ...)
Global report: South Korea trials QR codes for Covid-19 tracing
New Zealand brings forward decision on easing lockdown further; Anthony Fauci hasn’t spoken to Trump in two weeks; Mexico passes 10,000 deaths ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea clamps down again as virus rebounds
BANGKOK -- Areas around the South Korean capital moved to curb large gatherings Tuesday and officials urged churchgoers and some health care workers to avoid crowds as the number of new coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Plane carrying Iran scientist jailed in US has taken off: Zarif
Iran's foreign minister said Tuesday that a plane had taken off from arch-foe the United States carrying scientist Sirous Asgari after his apparent release from a US prison. Asgari was accused by a US ... ( read original story ...)
Venezuela’s Maduro says he will visit Iran soon, sign agreements
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he would visit Iran shortly to sign cooperation agreements in energy and other sectors, after Iran sent five fuel tankers to the gasoline-starved ... ( read original story ...)
Why Did China and Iran Take Opposite Sides On America’s Protests?
Iran has voiced support for protesters against police brutality in the United States, while Chinese state-run media has used the protests to portray the American model as weak and lawless. Civil ... ( read original story ...)
Scientist acquitted in US trade secrets case freed, says Iran
An Iranian scientist imprisoned in the US after being acquitted in a federal trade secrets case is on his way back to Iran after being freed, the country's foreign minister said Tuesday. Sirous Asgari ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cash balance hits new high as c.bank pumps money to combat pandemic
The balance of money circulating in Japan's economy reached $5 trillion in May, hitting a record high for the second straight month, as the central bank pumped more cash to cushion the blow to ... ( read original story ...)
These 5 Weapons Would Help Japan In A War With North Korea
As North Korea ruthlessly forges ahead with nuclear weapons and ballistic-missile technology, the threat to Japan has crystallized: the country once again faces the prospect of nuclear attack. ( read original story ...)