It has been billed as humanity’s next chapter, but beneath the glitzy veneer of Neom lies a story of threats, forced eviction and bloodshed ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s parliament backs move to cut 4 zeros from its currency
Iran’s parliament has backed government plans to slash four zeros from the country’s currency, the rial, which has been battered by a fall in value as a result of US sanctions. The move is intended to ... ( read original story ...)
Iran reopens mosques, records nearly 80,000 recoveries
Mosques were allowed to reopen to worshippers in 132, or around a third, of Iran's administrative divisions considered low-risk. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll rises by 64 to 3,461, slowdown continues
The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in Turkey has risen by 65 in the last 24 hours to 3,461, Health Ministry data showed on Monday, as a slowdown in deaths and confirmed cases continued. ( read original story ...)
Huge flock of sheep overruns street during coronavirus lockdown in Turkey – video
Scores of sheep crossed empty streets in Samsun, northern Turkey, as people stayed indoors over the weekend during the coronavirus lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Special Report: How Turkey’s courts turned on Erdogan’s foes
It took 16 judges to convict Kurdish politicians Gultan Kisanak and Sebahat Tuncel of belonging to a terrorist organization last year. ( read original story ...)
Man vs. turkey is the best duel we’ve seen on a golf course in some time
In what is the best golf course duel we've seen since Tyrell Hatton held off Marc Leishman to win at Bay Hill two years months ago before the coronavirus pandemic put a pause in the PGA Tour season, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan TV sorry for including Seoul’s first lady in North Korea graphic
A Japanese television network apologized for using the photograph of South Korea's first lady in a graphic depicting North Korea's ruling family. ( read original story ...)
Japan sending Fujifilm’s flu drug favipiravir to over 40 countries for Covid-19 trials
FujiFilm's flu drug favipiravir (Avigan) has shown to be effective against Covid-19, and Japan is now shipping it to 43 countries for clinical trials. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends state of emergency amid fears over second wave
Shinzo Abe says lockdown measures will remain in place in all regions until 31 May ... ( read original story ...)