Myanmar's security forces shot and killed at least 64 protestors, including a young boy, on 'day of shame' in some of the bloodiest scenes yet since the military coup. Protesters against the February ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar protests continue as junta chief uses Armed Forces Day to justify coup
The head of Myanmar’s junta on Saturday used the occasion of the country's "Armed Forces Day" to try to justify the overthrow of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, as protesters marked the ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: At least 50 protesters killed on ‘day of shame for armed forces’
Myanmar's security forces shot and killed at least 50 protesters on Saturday, news reports and witnesses said, a brutal crackdown on dissent that came as the leader of the ruling junta said the ... ( read original story ...)
China, With $400 Billion Iran Deal, Could Deepen Influence in Mideast
The countries signed a sweeping pact on Saturday that calls for heavy Chinese investments in Iran over 25 years in exchange for oil — a step that could ease Iran’s international isolation. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam tourism looking forward to return of international visitors
Although the domestic tourism is bouncing back, travel agencies still emphasise the need to open border for tourists from certain countries to reboot the industry.Vietnam’s tourism sector relies ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports 7 new COVID-19 cases, 2,586 in total
Vietnam recorded seven new cases of COVID-19 infection on Friday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 2,586, according to the country's Ministry of Health. Asia Vietnam street Among ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines orders 24 million in and around Manila into virus lockdown
MANILA (AFP) - The Philippines announced Saturday (March 27) that more than 24 million people in and around Manila will go into lockdown next week, as hospitals in the capital struggle to cope with a ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines logs 9,595 new COVID-19 infections; total at 712,442
The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases climbed to 712,442 on Saturday with 9,595 new infections even as 11 laboratories failed to submit data on time. This marks the ... ( read original story ...)
At least 1M doses of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Philippines every month —envoy
One to two million doses of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to the Philippines every month to fulfil the 25 million doses procured by the government at the end of the year. This was ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Reimposes Capital Lockdown as Virus Infections Spike
Another 9,595 infections were added on Saturday, taking the total to 712,442. The Philippines, which implemented one of the world’s strictest and longest lockdowns last year, suffered its worst-ever ... ( read original story ...)