Just a few days after Typhoon Bavi struck the Korean Peninsula, there is another powerful storm heading for the region. Typhoon Maysak has formed to the east of the Philippines and is gaining strength …
Army Seeks to Oust Junior Leaders, Orders Reforms after Deadly Rollover in South Korea
The 1st Cavalry Division has moved to oust three junior leaders and ordered reforms to its driver’s training program after a 20-year-old infantryman was killed last year in a rollover accident …
South Korea free trade deal still expected before end of 2020 — DTI
REUTERSFREE TRADE agreement (FTA) negotiations between the Philippines and South Korea are still due to conclude this year despite delays caused by the pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry …
‘Deep reforms must to end vicious Myanmar violence’
Myanmar leaders promoting dangerous notions of ethnic identity that divide rather than unify, warns Int’l Crisis Group – Anadolu Agency …
Iran Scales Back Religious Festival, but Some Rush to Holiday Destinations
Iran allowed thousands of its Shia faithful to gather for one of the Islamic sect’s most important religious holidays, the latest attempt on the part of leaders to preserve a sense of normalcy even as …
On Iran, the U.N. Proves Its Uselessness Once Again
Given a recent surge in belligerent behavior by Iran and clear evidence that it cheated on the JCPOA, the deeply flawed 2015 nuclear deal, President Trump wants to reimpose U.N. sanctions that were …
Iran to challenge US suit to seize $1.7bn held by Deutsche Boerse unit
Iran has said that it will legally counter a lawsuit filed in the US by creditors who are seeking to seize $1.7bn (£1.3bn) of its assets held by the Deutsche Boerse’s (DB1.DE) Clearstream unit.
Mourning and masks: Shiites in Iran mark Ashoura amid coronavirus restrictions
Ashoura Day falls on the 10th of the Islamic month of Muharram and is preceded by days of commemoration and remembrance.
New Greek expansion in Med would be act of war, warns Turkey
Turkey has said that any attempt by Greece to expand its maritime border would be an “act of war” as it prepares for new military drills north of Cyprus this week.Leaders of Nato, of which both …
Turkey marks 1922 victory over Greece amid Med tensions
Turkey marked the 98th anniversary of the decisive War of Independence battle against Greek forces Sunday as the threat of a new conflict with Athens looms in the eastern Mediterranean. “Turkey’s …