Malaysia reported eight new novel coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the total to 8,453 infections. The health ministry also reported one more death, raising the total number of fatalities from the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Yemen, Philippine missions in Saudi Arabia close
The Yemeni Embassy in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, is shuttering indefinitely due to a number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus among staff ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong Un’s sister threatens military action against South Korea
North Korea's army will "surely" take action against South Korea amid failing ties, said Kim Yo Jong, the sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. She has been taking on an increasingly ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam… How some countries kept Covid at bay
As the epidemic took hold in China many feared for its neighbours but clear messages and a rapid response have so far kept the cases low ... ( read original story ...)
Iran daily virus deaths exceed 100 for first time in 2 months
In televised remarks, health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari announced 107 Covid-19 fatalities in the past 24 hours, raising the overall toll to 8,837. "It was very painful for us to announce the ... ( read original story ...)
UN Links Items in Arms Shipments and Missile Attacks to Iran
Some of the items “were identical or similar” to those found after the cruise missiles and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. ( read original story ...)
This week’s best culture at home, from Dylan to Don Giovanni via Samira Ahmed in Iran
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Russian Foreign, Defence Ministers to visit Turkey
The two leaders focusing on Syria, Libya as well as on renewed bilateral cooperation amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
What is on the agenda for Russia-Turkey talks in Istanbul
A Russian delegation are in Istanbul for talks on regional issues including Libya and Syria. The meeting was scheduled to take place in Moscow and focus on Syria. However, when Mo ... ( read original story ...)
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Four Vietnam vets reunite in a search for their fallen comrade – and some gold bullion – in Lee’s inventive, action-packed but disjointed all-star adventure ... ( read original story ...)