ISTANBUL — Turkey’s COVID-19 death toll reached 4,397 as of Tuesday after 28 new deaths were reported in 24 hours, according to the country’s health minister. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on …
It’s Time to Crack Down on Iran-Venezuela Relations | Opinion
It’s time to stop ignoring the threat. Over a decade ago, former Presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Hugo Chavez of Venezuela established a special relationship— finding common cause under a …
New Iran Parliament Convenes Under Strict Coronavirus Curbs
Iran’s parliament reconvened on Wednesday after the Feb. 21 elections under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the coronavirus in one of the hardest-hit Middle Eastern …
Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Turkey’s COVID-19 cases near 160,000, as Saudi Arabia announces 3-phase plan to ease anti-coronavirus restrictions
People wearing masks are seen at a Park in Ankara, Turkey, on May 24, 2020. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya) — Turkey’s #COVID19 cases near 160,000, 4,397 deaths; — Saudi Arabia announces 3-phase plan to ease …
Revised Vietnam’s GDP goals to buttress growth
It may be the first time that the National Assembly (NA) must implement an unheard-of action – to revise the economy’s growth target down amid the current pandemic, affecting …
Why Vietnam’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Won’t Be Like California’s
Vietnam’s financial hub is setting aside land to develop what locals call a new “Silicon Valley,” a reference to the area of California where a lot of new technology is developed, but with …
Vietnam PM praises Philippines’ ‘strong measures’ vs COVID-19
Vietnam has praised the Philippines’ handling of the COVID-19 outbreak as the two countries pushed for bilateral and regional cooperation to address the global health crisis. Vietnam’s Prime Minister …
Philippines reports 18 new coronavirus deaths, 380 more infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Wednesday reported 18 new coronavirus deaths and 380 additional infections, the highest single-day increase in cases in more than seven weeks.
Japan police arrest Kyoto studio arson suspect after long hospital stay
Japanese police arrested a suspect Wednesday they say was the arsonist who set fire to an animation studio last summer, killing three dozen people and receiving severe burns to himself.
Japan to subsidise visitors’ holidays in effort to revive tourism
Shop and restaurant discounts part of ¥1.35tn plan after 99% decrease in numbers from overseas …