The Islamic State group in an audio message has blasted Iraq’s new prime minister, calling him an “American agent” and criticizing the closure of Islam’s holiest shrine in the Saudi holy city of Mecca ... ( read original story ...)
A New Leader Tries to Steer Iraq Through the U.S.-Iran Rivalry
Iraq’s new prime minister must balance relationships with Washington and Tehran in an effort to prevent his country from becoming their battleground again. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Cases spike in Iraq after curfew relaxed for Eid
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)
Future of Thailand’s red light district in doubt
World Future of Thailand's red light district in doubt. Posted . The black leather party masks that performers May wears for their fetish shows in Bangkok are definitely not the s ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 cases spike in South Korea, Russia, Iran as global deaths pass 360K
South Korea struggled to contain a spike in new COVID-19 cases while Iran and Russia each logged significantly higher numbers Friday as the worldwide death toll from the pandemic surpassed 360,000. ( read original story ...)
Turkey has sold $44bn defending the lira this year, say bankers
Turkey's state banks sold about $44bn of hard currency in the first four months of this year and some $77bn since the beginning of 2019 to support the lira, according to central bank data and the ... ( read original story ...)
Champions League Final to Be Moved From Turkey
Now with national leagues starting to emerge to complete their seasons, UEFA is concluding talks on how to finish the Champions League and its secondary Europa League in August. T ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Resumes Limited Mass Prayers at Mosques as Virus Curbs Ease
Turkey resumed mass prayers at a limited number of mosques on Friday after a break of more than two months, as Ankara eased restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus outbreak. Turkey suspended ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s AK Party plans measures seen as potential obstacle to new parties
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party is planning to push through measures with its nationalist allies that affect how political groups may contest elections and could hamper new opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey reopens some mosques amid infection slowdown
Worshippers in Turkey have held their first communal Friday prayers in 74 days after the government reopened some mosques as part of its plans to relax measures in place to fight the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)