The mayor of South Korea’s second-largest city may be confronting multiple allegations of sexual misconduct after he resigned Thursday.
U.S., South Korea conduct joint air exercises
The United States and South Korea conducted joint air exercises this week as rumors swirled Kim Jong Un may be in poor health.
Risks are mounting for Turkey’s economy
Turkey’s economy faces growing risks as it enters a downturn with dwindling reserves and a fragile lira, financial markets signalled on Friday, as data showed factories slowing due to the coronavirus …
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll rises by 109 to 2,600, with 3,122 new cases confirmed: ministry
Turkey’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 3,122 in the past 24 hours, and 109 more people have died, taking the death toll to 2,600, Health Ministry data showed on Friday.
Vietnam May Have the Most Effective Response to Covid-19
They’ve done it through mass mobilization of the health care system, public employees, and the security forces, combined with an energetic and creative public education campaign.
Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Spewing Lava Bombs and Sending Ash 11,000 Feet into the Air
One of Japan’s most active volcanoes has erupted, flinging lava bombs into the atmosphere and sending ash 11,000 feet into the air, Volcano Discovery reports. According to recent u, Sakurajima has …
Philippines Extends Lockdown in Manila and Other High-Risk Areas to May 15
The Philippines on Friday extended its coronavirus lockdown in Metro Manila and other high-risk areas to May 15 as the country works to contain its ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Along with Metro …
IMF approves $1.39 billion in emergency pandemic aid for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said its executive board had approved $1.386 billion in emergency financing to Pakistan to meet balance of payments needed stemming from the novel …
Dying doctors. Too many coffins. Indonesia late in battle against coronavirus
The president’s herbal remedy didn’t work, and the cost is heavy across Indonesia: Medical workers wear raincoats and garbage bags to guard against a killer disease. Gravediggers struggle to keep up …
U.S. sending ventilators to Ecuador, Indonesia: Trump
The United States will send ventilators to Ecuador and Indonesia, President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Friday after he spoke to the leaders of both countries.