Iran is warning of a looming confrontation with the United States. U.S. officials are downplaying talk of military action. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Supreme Leader on Friday denounced Israel as a ‘tumor’
Iran's Supreme Leader on Friday denounced Israel as a "tumor" to be removed and hailed Tehran's supply of arms to Palestinians, drawing swift condemnation from the United States, the European Union ... ( read original story ...)
India, Bangladesh cyclone deaths hit 95
India and Bangladesh began a massive cleanup on Friday after the fiercest cyclone since 1999 killed at least 95 people, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Cyclone “Amphan” flattened houses, ... ( read original story ...)
Indian PM offers help to cyclone stricken Kolkata, Bangladesh counts cost
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, peering down from his aircraft on Friday, saw the devastation and flooding caused by the most powerful cyclone to strike India and Bangladesh in more than a decade, ... ( read original story ...)
Cyclone Toll Hits 95 As Bangladesh And India Start Mopping Up
India and Bangladesh began a massive clean-up Thursday after the fiercest cyclone since 1999 killed at least 95 people, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Cyclone Amphan flattened houses, ... ( read original story ...)
Global report: India and Indonesia announce record daily infection figures
China sets no growth target for first time in decades; Madrid and Barcelona lockdowns to ease ... ( read original story ...)
‘Lionhearted’ Girl Bikes Dad Across India, Inspiring a Nation
A 15-year-old migrant girl pedaled hundreds of miles to bring her injured father back to their home village. India’s cycling federation has taken notice. ( read original story ...)
India’s Central Bank Makes Surprise Emergency Interest Rate Cut As It Projects GDP Contraction
India’s central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark repurchase (repo) rate to 4% from 4.4% following an emergency meeting on Friday to fight off the “severe” impact of the c ... ( read original story ...)
China Draws Western Rebuke Over Move To Tighten Grip On Hong Kong
China drew Western condemnation on Friday over plans for a national security law to quash Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement as it opened an annual congress that also laid bare the "immense" economic ... ( read original story ...)
China gets ‘promising’ early results from COVID-19 vaccine trial
Within two weeks of getting the vaccine, some developed so-called neutralizing antibodies, which can kill SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. ( read original story ...)