President Win Myint said 24,896 people jailed across the country, including 87 foreigners, would be freed unconditionally “to bring delights to the citizens of Myanmar and taking into consideration …
Myanmar Releases 25,000 Prisoners Amid Virus Fears
More than a quarter of Myanmar’s prison population is being released, the president’s office announced Friday, after calls grew to ease pressure on overcrowded jails with coronavirus fears gripping …
Myanmar frees a quarter of all prisoners in mass amnesty
President Win Myint has granted amnesty to 25,000 prisoners in Myanmar. However, it was unclear if it was related to the coronavirus outbreak.
Almost 25,000 to be freed under Myanmar prisoner amnesty
Myanmar announced Friday that it was releasing almost 25,000 prisoners under a presidential amnesty marking this week’s traditional New Year celebration. The release for the Thingyan holiday was …
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises by 89 to 4,958: health ministry
Iran’s death toll from the new coronavirus rose by 89 in the past 24 hours to reach 4,958 on Friday, health ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said on state TV. The total number of cases of infection …
Iran says 89 virus deaths take total to 4,958
Iran said on Friday 89 more people have died from the novel coronavirus, as the country’s official fatalities remained in double figures for a fourth day. Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour …
Turkey takes a different coronavirus approach with weekend lockdowns and age-specific restrictions
Taksim Square’s flocks of resident pigeons, normally waddling around with full bellies thanks to cups of grains that children toss at them, swoop unhindered straight at the heads of the few passers-by …
Philippines’ coronavirus infections top 4,000
The Philippines reported 21 new deaths and 206 additional cases of the coronavirus, the health ministry said on Thursday.
Philippines’ Duterte threatens martial law-style enforcement of coronavirus lockdown
President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to use the Philippines military to enforce a monthlong COVID-19 lockdown as curfew violations soared in the main northern regions.
Tokyo Games won’t provide much economic stimulus for Japan
A top IOC official has suggested that next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics could help “kick start” Japan’s economy …