Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to invoke a provision in the Iran nuclear agreement, which the Trump administration pulled out of in 2018, in an effort to either extend an arms embargo on Iran or ... ( read original story ...)
To Pressure Iran, Pompeo Turns to the Deal Trump Renounced
The secretary of state is preparing an argument that the U.S. remains a participant in the Obama-era nuclear deal, with the goal of extending an arms embargo or destroying the accord. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic stops Ramadan tradition in Turkey
An aerial view taken on April 26, 2020 shows the Suleymaniye mosque during fasting time in Istanbul, during a four-day curfew to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease, caused by the novel ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks set to rise as Bank of Japan meets
The Bank of Japan is set to begin its monetary policy meeting on Monday, as investors watch for policy moves from the central bank to grapple with the economic impact of the ongoing coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus chills Indonesia’s red-hot fintech start-ups
A boom in online lending in Indonesia could be heading for a bust as the coronavirus pandemic and the country’s subsequent lockdown threatens the red-hot industry and its Chinese backers. Investors ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Why the world will look to India for a vaccine
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said last week that India and the US were working together to develop vaccines against the coronavirus. Mr Pompeo's remark didn't entirely come as a surprise. The two ... ( read original story ...)
In China, finding hope amid coronavirus
As much of the world looks elsewhere, many of China’s 1.4 billion people are turning to an ancient form of humour born from sadness to help lift themselves up. ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: South Korea votes; China concern at US freeze of WHO funds
Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic: - South Koreans back Moon in pandemic poll - South Korean voters turned out in force to back President Moon Jae-in's ... ( read original story ...)
China forces EU to tone down fake news dossier
The European Union’s diplomatic service removed from a report claims of a coronavirus disinformation campaign by China, including evidence that it was targeting France.Leaked emails revealed yesterday ... ( read original story ...)
No Coronavirus Patients in Wuhan Hospitals, China Says: Live Coverage
Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain will return to work on Monday after being treated for the coronavirus. Children in Spain play outside for the first time in weeks. Hong Kong has its first ... ( read original story ...)