More than 520 people have died in daily demonstrations since the military overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1, halting Myanmar's decade-old experiment in democracy. ( read original story ...)
U.N. Special Envoy Tells Security Council to Act to Avoid ‘Bloodbath’ in Myanmar
United Nations special envoy on Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener told a session of the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday that "a bloodbath is imminent" because of the military's intensified ... ( read original story ...)
UN security council must act to stop ‘bloodbath’ in Myanmar, says envoy
Christine Schraner Burgener warns of growing risk of civil war after over 520 killed since military seized power Last modified on Wed 31 Mar 2021 17.55 EDT The UN envoy on Myanmar has implored the ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand will fully reopen to vaccinated travelers in a phased approach
It was originally published in January. Have you already received the COVID-19 vaccine? Thailand is preparing to welcome you with open arms. This week, the Thai government said it will reopen in a ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Logs Highest New Daily COVID-19 Cases Since Beginning of Pandemic: Ministry
Turkey has recorded 39,302 new coronavirus cases in the space of 24 hours, the highest level since the beginning of the pandemic, health ministry data showed on Wednesday. The government eased ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh envoy calls on international community to help in providing dignified repatriation of Rohingyas
The international community must strive towards achieving the safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas to their homelands, said Bangladesh High Commissioner Muhammad Imran on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to import sugar, cotton from India
Pakistan to import sugar, cotton from India Pakistan lets private sector import white sugar, cotton from India: Sources Advt: 5 Ways Adda52Rummy is making online card gameplay a safe space! ( read original story ...)
Why India is at risk from a ‘severe’ second wave
"Our celebrations were premature," Dr SP Kalantri, medical superintendent of the hospital, told me. India's second wave has not spared this hospital, some 50 miles (80km) south-west of Nagpur, one of ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: India is facing a ‘severe, intensive’ second wave
India's second wave has not spared this hospital, some 50 miles (80km) south-west of Nagpur, one of India's worst-hit cities. The Covid-19 ward, with its 100 fewer beds, is again filling up fast - 170 ... ( read original story ...)
India castigates richer countries as climate tensions heat up
India wants richer countries to adopt “net negative” emissions targets and launched a broadside against the climate goals of big emitters in the EU and China, in a sign of how climate negotiations are ... ( read original story ...)