Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday that the findings of a report that the country's special forces allegedly killed 39 unarmed prisoners and civilians in Afghanistan were ... ( read original story ...)
Startling Afghanistan stories ‘give cause to consider’ Australian involvement
Sky News host Brent O’Halloran says the two startling stories regarding Afghanistan this week give cause to consider Australia’s continued involvement there. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea mulls steps as new virus cases rise
South Korea has reported 386 new cases of the coronavirus in a resurgence that could force authorities to reimpose stronger social distancing restrictions after ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s COVID Third Wave May Be Largest if Not Curbed, Says Official
South Korea grappled with a resurgence in COVID-19 cases on Saturday, as a senior official warned it could be the country's largest wave of infections if the spread is not quickly contained. The Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Iran slams European criticism on expanding nuclear programme
Iran has condemned a statement by three European powers expressing concern over its scaling back of commitments under the landmark 2015 nuclear deal. In a statement on Saturday, the Iranian foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Extends Seismic Survey Work in Disputed Mediterranean Area to November 29
Turkey said it was extending the seismic survey work of its Oruc Reis ship in a disputed area of the eastern Mediterranean until Nov. 29, in a move that could add to tensions in the region. NATO ... ( read original story ...)
Son Tay raider recalls the hunt for POWs in North Vietnam 50 years ago today
Saturday marks 50 years since a special operations group raided the Son Tay prison compound in North Vietnam to rescue some 61 prisoners of war. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Duterte approves ending overseas travel ban on healthcare workers, minister says
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved ending a ban on deploying the nation's healthcare workers, his labour minister said on Saturday, clearing the way for thousands of nurses to take up ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s confirmed COVID-19 cases hit new record
TOKYO — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan reached a record for the third day straight, at 2,418 cases, the health ministry said Saturday. Japan, with fewer than 2,000 ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan hits record number of new cases again
TOKYO — Japan is scaling back on the government-backed “GoTo” campaign to encourage travel and dining out, as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reached a record for the third day straight on ... ( read original story ...)