Iraq's prime ministerial merry-go-round continues to spin apace. Spy chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi, director of the country's National Intelligence Service, is the third prime minister designate this year. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea hopes for vigilance during holiday
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 ...)
South Korea minister, U.S. sources, say Kim may be sheltering from virus
Fear of the coronavirus could have been keeping North Korean leader Kim Jong Un out of public sight, a South Korean minister and U.S. sources said on Tuesday, following intense speculation and concern ... ( read original story ...)
More chips and cars: High demand supports South Korea’s factories
South Korea's March factory output jumped by the most in 11 years as demand for display panels and cars received an unexpected boost from lengthy shutdowns in competing Chinese factories amid the ... ( read original story ...)
Will Maryland allow use of coronavirus tests from South Korea sans FDA review?
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan touted what he called a secret deal with a company in South Korea to acquire badly needed coronavirus test kits. The question now has become, will the state allow the tests ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports nine new coronavirus cases, no more deaths
Thailand reported on Wednesday nine new coronavirus infections but no deaths, taking to 2,947 cases and 54 deaths its tally since the outbreak began in January. ( read original story ...)
Space Force General Trolls Iran After Successful Military Satellite Launch
A general in the U.S. Space Force downplayed Iran’s success in launching its first military satellite into orbit. In a recent tweet, the military official referred to Iran’s satellite as a “webcam in ... ( read original story ...)
How the U.S. Could End the Iran Nuclear Deal Once and for All
Is the United States still a participant in the Iran nuclear deal? Well, yes and no.The U.S. is seeking to maintain an international conventional-arms embargo on Iran that’s set to expire in October. ( read original story ...)
Turkey to allow tourists but only if they can prove good health
Turkey has plans to introduce a certificate for Brits to prove they don't have coronavirus in order to be allowed to visit. Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced a new ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll rises to 2,992, slowdown continues: health minister
The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in Turkey rose by 92 in the last 24 hours to 2,992, Health Ministry data showed on Tuesday, continuing a downward trend. The total number of cases rose ... ( read original story ...)