Iranian news outlets say the coronavirus has infected more than 10,000 health care workers in the country, which is battling the deadliest outbreak in the Middle East ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration Says Iran Could Exit Syria Amid Pandemic
The State Department’s top official for Iran thinks Russia and Syria see more benefits to a potential Iranian drawdown. ( read original story ...)
Iran warns it will firmly confront aggression by the U.S.
Iran is sending a new warning to the United States as tensions between the two nations continue to rise. Iran's foreign minister promised to firmly confront any aggression or threat by the U.S., ... ( read original story ...)
In Stunning Reversal, Turkey Emerges as Libya Kingmaker
With a succession of quick victories, Turkish-supported forces in Libya have rolled back the gains of a would-be strongman whose allies, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, now face tough choices. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to create its version of Fed’s ‘Main Street’ lending scheme
Japan's central bank will create its own version of the U.S. Federal Reserve's "Main Street" lending programme to channel more money to small businesses, in a bid to keep the coronavirus pandemic from ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly cyclone cuts destructive path in India and Bangladesh
Wide areas of coastal India and Bangladesh are flooded and millions of people are without power after Cyclone Amphan struck the region ... ( read original story ...)
Cyclone Kills 14 in India, Bangladesh Leaving Trail of Destruction
A powerful cyclone pounded eastern India and Bangladesh on Wednesday, killing at least 14 people and destroying thousands of homes, officials said, leaving authorities struggling to mount relief ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan chief optimistic about England tour
Pakistan are "probably a week away" from getting a training squad together for their tour of England, the country's top cricket administrator said Thursday. But that could also double as a training ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s coronavirus cases quadruple during the holy month of Ramadan — and show no signs of slowing
Despite a rising number of coronavirus cases throughout Pakistan, officials in other major cities — Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore — described similar scenes during the holy month of Ramadan, which ... ( read original story ...)
Cher tweets joy as Pakistan agrees to free lonely elephant Kaavan
Music icon Cher marked "ONE OF THE GREATEST MOMENTS OF MY LIFE" Thursday after a Pakistani court ordered freedom for a lonely elephant named Kaavan, who had become the subject of a high-profile rights ... ( read original story ...)