Malaysia's economy grew marginally in the first quarter, execeeding expectations, but will likely contract in April-June as the coronavirus pandemic hits exports and domestic demand. ( read original story ...)
‘Horrific act’: Kabul hospital carnage shakes Afghanistan
Gunmen kill 24 people, including 16 women and two newborns, as Afghanistan comes to terms with deadly attacks. ( read original story ...)
In virus-hit Iraq, shrine visits go virtual
Maher al-Rubaye would marvel at the gold-leaf walls of Iraq's Imam Ali mausoleum. The spread of the new coronavirus in Iraq has prompted the closure of major mosques to visitors, including the ornate ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to Boost Coronavirus Tracing Privacy Amid Fears of Backlash
South Korean health authorities said on Thursday they would revise their practice of publicising the travel routes of coronavirus patients due to fears of a backlash against people who attended ... ( read original story ...)
China willing to further cooperate with South Korea on coronavirus prevention and control
Jinping told South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday that China is willing to further cooperate with South Korea on coronavirus prevention and control, state television CCTV reported. The ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s army investigating soldiers over video of abuses
Reuters/SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE A member of Myanmar's security forces interrogates a blindfolded man on a boat located in what is said to be Ponnagyun, Rakhine State, Myanmar (Reu ... ( read original story ...)
US military offers condolences over Iran accident killing 19
The U.S. military has offered condolences to Iran over a friendly fire incident in the Islamic Republic that killed 19 of its troops earlier this week ... ( read original story ...)
US envoy threatens to trigger return of UN sanctions on Iran
Washington argues it can trigger a return of U.N. sanctions because a 2015 Security Council resolution enshrining the deal still names the U.S. as a participant. ( read original story ...)
Fort Wainwright soldiers awarded purple hearts for injuries from Iran missile attack
On Wednesday, two Fort Wainwright soldiers were awarded purple hearts for injuries they sustained during the Iran missile attack in January. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Philippines prep for typhoon amid coronavirus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)