Syria’s Isolation Hinders Earthquake Relief Effort

Tehran doubles the price Damascus pays for crude, touching off a Syrian fuel shortage as its own economy sputters Source

Beijing plans to drop quarantine rule for incoming travelers, its latest policy softening Source

Southeast Asian country is growing its presence near the Natuna Islands in waters where Beijing claims maritime rights Source

Ankara had requested nations use the Turkish language name rather than anglicized spelling and pronunciation Source

Time could be on Russia’s side if the U.S. and its allies don’t adjust to a prolonged conflict Source