Kadhimi is regarded as being acceptable to both US and Iran ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq lawmakers approve government of Prime Minister-designate Kadhimi
Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Wednesday after six months without one as parties squabbled until the last minute over Cabinet seats in backroom deals. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Spy Agency Says No Signs North Korea’s Kim Received Heart Surgery
North Korea has said it has no confirmed cases. South Korea's Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul, who oversees North Korea affairs, has said Kim's public disappearance was not par ... ( read original story ...)
What’s Behind South Korea’s COVID-19 Exceptionalism?
South Korea and the U.S. had the same number of virus deaths. Today, South Korea has fewer than 300, and the U.S. has more than 70,000. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports three new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Thailand on Thursday reported three new coronavirus cases, bringing its total to 2,992, a senior official said. ( read original story ...)
“Goa may be the new Thailand, ” says Ritesh Agarwal as OYO pivots to a new strategy — ‘driving, and not flying, destinations’
And now, the 27-year-old founder of OYO Ritesh Agarwal knows he has no other choice but to change his strategy. “The coronavirus has impacted 1-2 quarters of our growth trajecto ... ( read original story ...)
McConnell Says Republican-Led Senate Will Hold Vote to Override Trump’s Iran War Power Veto
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed a joint resolution that would have limited his ability to use military power against Iran without Congressional approval. ( read original story ...)
Trump Vetoes Measure Demanding Congressional Approval for Iran Conflict
Credit...Doug Mills/The New York Times By Michael Crowley WASHINGTON — President Trump vetoed a Senate resolution on Wednesday that would have required him to seek congressional authorization before ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus PPE: Gowns ordered from Turkey fail to meet safety standards
PPE is essential for protecting front-line workers exposed to Covid-19, and without it workers are concerned they could catch or spread the virus. Amid a row over the procurement of PPE in April, the ... ( read original story ...)
All 400,000 gowns flown from Turkey for NHS fail UK standards
Health department understood to be returning shipment of PPE and seeking refund ... ( read original story ...)