Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament Names Japarov PM in Repeat Vote
Kyrgyzstan’s parliament named nationalist politician Sadyr Japarov prime minister in a repeat vote on Wednesday.
Supercomputer Shows Humidity Affects Dispersion of Virus Particles
A Japanese supercomputer showed that humidity can have a large effect on the dispersion of virus particles.
Russia Rejects US Proposal on Extending New START Treaty
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov described as inadmissible Washington’s proposal to freeze Russian and US nuclear arsenals at the current level in exchange for extending the Russian-US New START treaty on further reduction of strategic offensive weapons.
90% of Workers Want to Have Work-from-Home Option; Survey Shows
Nearly nine out of 10 workers want to be able to choose whether to work from home or the office once COVID-19 workplace restrictions ease.
Several Armenian Missile Systems Destroyed; Azerbaijan Says
The armed forces of Azerbaijan destroyed several Armenian theater ballistic missile (TBM) systems early on Wednesday.
Lasting Peace between Azerbaijan, Armenia Welcomed: Iran Spokesman
Iran welcomes any move that would resolve the conflict between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia and stop the killing of civilians in the Nagorno-Karabakh fighting.
Civil War Obelisk in Santa Fe, New Mexico Pulled Down
Protesters pulled down a controversial war monument in the heart of the Santa Fe Plaza Monday afternoon during an Indigenous Peoples' Day demonstration.
COVID-19 Second Infection Maybe More Severe
COVID-19 patients may experience more severe symptoms the second time they are infected, according to research released Tuesday.
Germany Voices Support for 2015 Deal
Germany voiced its support for a multilateral nuclear agreement signed between Iran and world powers in 2015.
Farabi International Festival Award Goes to Japanese Iranologist
The 11th Farabi International Festival Award was handed to prominent Japanese Iranologist, Professor Kondo Nobuaki.