SEOUL, South Korea — The first U.S. service member to test positive for coronavirus has recovered and been released after 49 days in isolation in South Korea, the military said Thursday. The …
‘If I had your face’: A peek into South Korea’s secretive underground world
Dubbed one of the most anticipated books of 2020, Frances Cha’s debut novel “If I had your face” offers a gripping glimpse of the unseen sides of South Korea. Here, the author share the motivation …
Why South Korea’s coronavirus curve looks so different from the United States
With a combination of contact tracing, testing, and isolating cases, along with other physical distancing policies, places like South Korea were able to reduce the size of its coronavirus outbreak and …
Myanmar to free almost 25,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty: president
Myanmar will release almost 25,000 prisoners in an amnesty to mark the traditional New Year, the president’s office said on Friday. P said 24,896 people jailed across the country, including 87 …
Myanmar to release 25,000 prisoners amid virus fears
More than a quarter of Myanmar’s prison population is to be released, the president’s office announced Friday, as calls grow to ease pressure on overcrowded jails with coronavirus fears gripping the …
Thailand reports 28 new coronavirus cases, one more death
Thailand on Friday reported 28 new cases and one more death, an 85-year-old woman who had other health complications. Of the new cases, 16 were linked to previous cases, five had no links to old cases …
Thailand Zoo Faces Backlash For Forcing Chimp To Spray Disinfectant While Riding Bike
Footage of a chimp forced to ride a bike while disinfecting a zoo surfaced online The zoo was notorious for mistreating animals Campaigners have been unsuccessfully trying to shut down the zoo for …
Iran coronavirus death toll up as official warns of autumn rise in cases
Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur, speaking on state television, said the death toll had risen by 92, while the total number of cases of infection reached 77,995. The report said that Iran’s …
Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions
The sanctions have driven Iran’s economy into severe recession, with oil exports largely stopping, major foreign companies pulling out to avoid US penalties and the value of the local currency …
Is Iran’s virus fight being harmed by sanctions?
With Iran one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus, a war of words has broken out over the impact of US sanctions. Iran says they’re hampering its battle with the disease – but the US …