London: Iraq has suspended the licence of the Reuters news agency after it published a story saying the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country was higher than officially reported. Iraq’s …
South Korea elections to be ‘referendum’ on public confidence in President Moon’s leadership
Preliminary surveys show that the Democratic Party of Korea is likely to win this year’s elections on the back of President Moon Jae-in’s rising approval ratings, given his government’s effective …
Asia virus latest: South Korea votes; New Zealand PM’s pay cut
South Korea is among the first countries with a major virus outbreak to hold a national election since the global pandemic began, and a raft of safety measures were in place around the ballot, as well …
South Korea holds parliamentary election under strict safety measures amid pandemic
South Koreans began going to the polls on Wednesday to elect members of parliament under strict safety guidance in one of the first national elections held amid the coronavirus pandemic. About 14,000 …
South Korea’s Moon virus crisis handling could secure election win: Eurasia Group
The Democratic Party of Korea could sweep as much as 65% of this year’s South Korean election votes given rising public approval of their leader, President Moon Jae-in, over his government’s effective …
Asia Album: Chinese doctors share anti-epidemic experience with counterparts in Mandalay, Myanmar
Chinese medical experts share experience on COVID-19 prevention and control with their counterparts at People’s Hospital in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 14, 2019. (Xinhua) YANGON, April 15 (Xinhua) — …
Thailand reports 30 new coronavirus cases, two new deaths
Thailand reported 30 new cases and 2 deaths on Wednesday. Of the new cases, 19 patients were linked to previous cases, and three had no links to old cases, said Taweesin Wisanuyothin, a spokesman for …
Thailand extends ban on passenger flights until end-April
Reuters/JORGE SILVA Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Thailand . BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand has extended a ban on incoming passenger flights until the end of April …
Vietnam Introduces ‘Fake News’ Fines for Coronavirus Misinformation
A new decree took effect in Vietnam on Wednesday introducing fines for the dissemination of ‘fake news’ or rumours on social media, amid the rapid spread of comment online about the novel coronavirus …
The Best Places to Visit in the Philippines When Flying Solo
If you love the beach, then you’re in luck because the Philippines has a beach for practically any personality: Surfers can head to Zambales, La Union, or Pagudpud, all accessible by public bus plying …