South Korea league kicks off in post-virus era
The towering stands of the 42,477-capacity Jeonju World Cup Stadium stood empty on Friday as South Korea opened football's league.
US Deteriorates Security in Persian Gulf by Exiting JCPOA
The United States deteriorated security in Persian Gulf, after it withdrew from the JCPOA two years ago, Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov wrote on Twitter.
US Oil Companies Cutting Production Faster Than Expected
The United States is on track to cut 1.7 million barrels of oil production per day, according to Reuters calculations of state and company data shared on Thursday.
Syria’s Parliamentary election postponed for July 19
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has signed a decree postponing the May 20 elections until July 19, according to his office on Thursday.
Police Hunting Gunman in Houston Shooting
Police searched early Thursday for a man suspected of fatally shooting three men during the span of less than an hour at separate locations in Houston, US state of Texas.
Coronavirus Increasing Price of Illegal Drugs
The border controls due to coronavirus, lockdowns, and flight shortages are making illegal drugs more expensive and difficult to obtain around the world.
Wildfires in Florida Panhandle Urges People to Evacuate
Wildfires raging in the Florida Panhandle have forced nearly 500 people to evacuate from their homes, authorities said.
UN Appeals for $4.7b More to Fight Coronavirus
The UN on Thursday issued a new appeal for $4.7 billion in funding to “protect millions of lives and stem the spread of coronavirus in fragile countries.”
Gas Leak at India Chemical Plant Leaves 5 Dead, Hundreds in Hospital
TEHRAN (Iran News) – At least five people have been killed and several hundred hospitalized after a gas leak at a chemical plant on the east coast of India, police said Thursday. They said that the gas had leaked out of two 5,000-ton tanks that had been unattended due to India’s coronavirus lockdown in place since […]
Iraq Parliament: Mustafa Kadhimi Takes Office
Iraqi premier Mustafa Kadhimi formally took office early Thursday after parliament approved a partial cabinet.