Several thousand anti-government protesters took to the streets in Thailand’s capital Saturday to demand amendments to the military-written constitution, new parliamentary elections and the end of …
Iran halts execution of three protesters after online campaign
Iran has halted the executions of three men who were sentenced to death over anti-government protests last year, according to one of their lawyers. Babak Paknia told reporters that a request for a …
Iran’s Zarif in Iraq in his first visit since Soleimani’s killing
Ties between the neighbours have been turbulent since the US assassinated the Iranian commander in Iraqi in January.
Iran halts execution of three young protesters
Iran has halted the executions of three men who were sentenced to death over anti-government protests last year, according to one of their lawyers. Babak Paknia told reporters that a request for a …
Iran sends downed Ukrainian passenger jet’s black box to France for analysis
Iran has sent the black box of the Ukrainian passenger jet that its armed forces mistakenly shot down in January to France for reading, an Iranian semi-official news agency said Saturday. Iran …
UN agency: US-sought tanker ‘hijacked’ off UAE now in Iran
A United Nations agency acknowledged Sunday that a U.S.-sought oil tanker “hijacked” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates after allegedly smuggling …
As Vietnam takes more assertive approach to South China Sea, Beijing tries to manage tensions
Beijing is carefully managing its relationship with Vietnam after the United States took a harder line on the South China Sea dispute and rejected most of its claims in the strategic waterway as …
Japan Holds Sumo Tournament After Praying For Success Amid Coronavirus Risk
Only 2,500 fans will be allowed into Tokto’s Ryogoku Kokugikan Hall, an indoor sports arena with a capacity of around 11,000, each day during the tournament.
Japan rocket carrying UAE Mars probe ready for Monday launch
IIA rocket carrying a United Arab Emirates Mars spacecraft has been placed on the launch pad for Monday’s scheduled liftoff for the Arab world’s first …
Sumo resumes in front of fans despite rise in Japan virus infections
Sumo began a new tournament in front of a live audience Sunday, despite a steady rise in coronavirus infections, with fans voicing both joy and caution about watching the Japanese spectacle during the …