Myanmar security forces killed at least 38 people Sunday in one of the deadliest days since the military seized power in a coup, and declared martial law in six areas after Chinese-funded factories ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Junta Extends Martial Law in Yangon After Dozens of Anti-Coup Protesters Killed
Authorities in Myanmar extended martial law in more areas of the main city of Yangon Monday amid reports of more killings of protesters at the hands of security forces. State-run MRTV news channel ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar court delays Suu Kyi’s hearing as more protesters killed
Move comes as security forces open fire on protesters again, a day after killing at least 44 in a bloody crackdown. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar protests: Ousted speaker in hiding vows to continue ‘revolution’
The leader of a group of Myanmar politicians ousted by a military coup has vowed to press on with a "revolution" against the authorities. In his first public address, Mahn Win Khaing Than said "this ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand sticks with AstraZeneca vaccine after safety scare
Thailand will start using the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday after a brief delay over safety concerns, officials said, with Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and cabinet members due to be ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Indigenous Peoples fight for ‘land of our heart’ (commentary)
On Sept. 3, 2019, the remains of Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen, a Karen environmental and community rights defender who was disappeared in 2014, were found in an oil drum submerged under the Kaeng ... ( read original story ...)
Iran releases footage of Revolutionary Guards ‘missile city’ base
A report on state TV described the base as a "missile city" and showed rows of what looked like missiles in a depot with cement walls. Alireza Tangsiri, the head of the elite Revolutionary Guards' ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyer: Iran charges detained French tourist with spying
The lawyer for a French tourist detained in Iran says authorities have charged him with spying and “spreading propaganda” against the system ... ( read original story ...)
Iran releases video of ‘missile city’ base
A report on state TV described the base as a "missile city" and showed rows of what looked like missiles in a depot with cement walls. It did not give any details on its location.The report said the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey logs 15,503 new coronavirus cases, highest this year
Turkey has recorded 15,503 new coronavirus cases in the space of 24 hours, the highest daily rise this year, data from the health ministry showed on Monday. A total of 2,894,893 COVID-19 cases have ... ( read original story ...)