Iraqi militia factions expected the usual cash handout when the new head of Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force made his first visit to Baghdad earlier this year, succeeding the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Has a second wave of infections hit Iran?
Iran has seen a rapid surge in the numbers of coronavirus cases in recent weeks, sparking fears it might be facing a second wave of the pandemic. Iran started to relax its lockdown in mid-April, after ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey says U.S. needs to play more active role in Libya
The United States needs to play a more active role in Libya, both in achieving a ceasefire and in political talks, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in an interview with broadcaster NTV ... ( read original story ...)
Russia and Turkey, foes in Libya strife, may yet find accord: analysts
Russia and Turkey, who have formed a sometimes rocky alliance over the past four years, back opposing sides in Libya's wrenching war but may yet find a deal over the conflict that would leave the West ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey grants increased powers to neighborhood watchmen
Turkey’s parliament on Thursday approved a contentious government-proposed bill that will grant neighborhood watchmen powers that are almost on par with the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Ancient eye-popping martial art gains popularity in modern Vietnam
In a sunny temple courtyard in Vietnam, Le Van Thang pushes an iron rod hard against his eye socket and tries to make it bend -- his dizzying strength honed through years of practising centuries-old ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook Says No Proof of Malicious Acts by Fake Accounts in Philippines
Facebook has yet to find evidence that user-reported accounts that proliferated in the Philippines at the weekend had engaged in malicious and coordinated acts, the world's biggest social network said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports nine novel coronavirus deaths, 443 more infections
The Philippines' health ministry on Thursday confirmed nine more new coronavirus deaths and 443 additional infections. ( read original story ...)
Philippines scores ‘A-’ from Japan Credit Rating Agency
The Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR) has upgraded the Philippines' foreign currency long-term issuer rating to 'A-', as it said it expects the current economic downturn to be "limited." In a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants US to extradite Americans who helped Ghosn flee
A Japanese prosecutor on Thursday urged the U.S. to extradite two Americans accused of helping Nissan’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn flee the country while he was out on ... ( read original story ...)