Russia and Iran are firming up bilateral relations in a ‘trusting’ atmosphere, Russia’s foreign ministry said early on Tuesday after its chief, Sergei Lavrov, was received by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a visit to Tehran.
So Much for the Embargo on Iran’s Missiles
Here’s the contradiction of current U.S. Iran policy in a nutshell: While the Pentagon deploys a Thaad missile-defense system to the Middle East to protect U.S. bases from the volley of missiles fired by Iranian proxies,
Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s NATO bid to parliament for ratification, presidency says
The move is welcomed by Stockholm as it clears the way for it to join the Western defense alliance. Hungary’s parliament will also have to ratify Sweden’s application before it can become a member.
18 out of 20 monkeypox cases in Vietnam test positive for HIV
Eighteen out of 20 monkeypox cases recorded in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City hace tested positive for HIV, the Department of Health has confirmed.
Vet reunited with B-52 he flew in Vietnam 50 years ago
Capt. Kenneth Curry survived multiple tours in Vietnam. As Jeremy Hubbard reports, his dying wish is to reunite with the B-52 bomber he flew during the war.
Cricket-Historic win over Pakistan will have great ripple effect -Afghan coach
The landmark win over Pakistan in the World Cup will cause a ripple effect in Afghan cricket and inspire future players, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott said.Afghan batters chased down the 283 target methodically,
Indonesia president says rupiah’s drop still ‘safe’, flags tax incentives
Indonesia President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday the rupiah’s recent depreciation rate against the dollar was still “safe” for Southeast Asia’s largest economy and its inflation targets and that his government was drafting tax incentives to boost growth.
India reality TV contestant arrested over tiger claw
Varthur Santhosh was arrested for wearing a tiger claw in Big Boss, the popular Indian version of Big Brother.
China’s Huawei sells 1.6 million Mate 60 series handsets in six weeks – research firm
An advertisement for Huawei’s Mate 60 series smartphones is seen outside a Huawei store in Shanghai, China September 8, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
Long-term sustainability for Vietnam’s social wellbeing
At the next meeting of the National Assembly next month, the Law on Social Insurance will come up for a crucial review. This presents a golden opportunity to update the law to allow for more …