Three border guards and one civilian were killed in an ambush by the Arakan Army armed group in Myanmar’s restive Rakhine state, Myanmar’s military spokesman told Xinhua on Tuesday (June 23).
Why in Myanmar hundreds of thousands of people haven’t heard of Covid-19
Hundreds of thousands of people trapped near fierce fighting in Myanmar’s far west may know nothing of Covid-19 thanks to a yearlong internet shutdown, according to rights groups.
Thailand pro-democracy protesters mark end of absolute monarchy
Political activists from several groups across Thailand staged peaceful protests around the country on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the 1932 revolt which ended the absolute monarchy in the …
In Thailand, It’s Statues of Democracy Leaders That Are Disappearing
Certain historical statues have been disappearing in Thailand, but they are not effigies of colonialists or slave owners torn down by protesters. Instead, Thailand’s vanishing monuments celebrated …
Thailand’s Exports Post Surprise 22.5% Plunge, Most Since 2009
But the concern is about when they will recover.” Thailand’s other key economic engine, tourism, has also collapsed due to travel restrictions, leaving the economy on course for the worst contraction …
Rise of Iran hardliners threatens nuclear diplomacy, Europe warned
Improved economic deal could strengthen hand of reformists in Tehran, says report …
U.N. Security Council to start talks on U.S. bid to extend Iran arms embargo
The United Nations Security Council is due to hold a first round of talks on Wednesday on a U.S. proposal to indefinitely extend an arms embargo on Iran, which is currently set to end in October under …
Did Donald Trump Miss His Chance At a Better Iran Deal?
Iran “has concluded that negotiation with [the] Trump administration, under the current circumstances, is totally ‘unproductive,’” Iranian state media reported on Tuesday. But it wasn’t always so.
Iran Exploits Iraq’s Discontent With U.S. To Strengthen Syria, Russia Ties
Iran is seeking to exploit Iraqi discontent with the United States in an attempt to strengthen the neighboring country’s ties with Russia and Syria. Iranian supreme military attaché to Iraq …
Japan car sales recovering after big fall in April, May – Nissan executive
Nissan Motor Co on Wednesday said that car sales in Japan were recovering after a drop in demand in April and May due to the impact of the coronavirus.