Ashraf Ghani, Afghanistan’s president, has reached a power sharing deal with his political rival Abdullah Abdullah, paving the way for the government to present a united front in negotiations with the ... ( read original story ...)
Together, Husband and Wife Deal with His PTSD from Afghanistan
I felt like I needed to do something to salvage a weeks-long marriage." Landon was soon diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, and some doctors said he had traumatic brain injury as well from ... ( read original story ...)
Defense minister: Iran ready for strategic partnership with Iraq
Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has voiced Iran’s willingness to forge a strategic partnership with neighboring Iraq and turn bilateral ties into a “successful model for cooperation.” ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea sees decrease in new cases relating to nightclub outbreak
"A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge." His comments came as the U.S. death toll neared 90,000, with almost 1.5 million cases recorded according to an NBC News tally. Globally, 311,827 ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports single digit domestic coronavirus cases
South Korea on Sunday reported five new domestic cases of coronavirus, all linked to a cluster of cases centred around bars and nightclubs in the capital which has raised fears in the country of a ... ( read original story ...)
5 Iran tankers sailing to Venezuela amid US pressure tactics
Five Iranian tankers likely carrying at least $45.5 million worth of gasoline and similar products are now sailing to Venezuela, part of a wider deal between ... ( read original story ...)
UK rejects plea for ambassador to visit Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran
Lawyers for dual-national tell Foreign Office a personal visit to Tehran is long overdue ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s senior citizens allowed out for second Sunday
Turkey’s senior citizens were allowed to leave their homes for a second Sunday as the country continues to ease some coronavirus restrictions. People above 65 —the age ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Vongfong leaves deadly trail in Philippines, extensive damage to towns
Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Bangladesh COVID-19 cases reach new daily high of 1,273, total cases climb to 22,268
A staff gives a child hand sanitizer at a reopened market in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on May 11, 2020.(Xinhua/Stringer) -- Bangladesh COVID-19 cases reach new daily high of 1,273, total cases climb to ... ( read original story ...)