Japan's government will extend a state of emergency in the Tokyo region for another two weeks because its medical systems are still strained by COVID-19 patients, the minister in charge of virus ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea approves Pfizer covid-19 vaccine: drug safety ministry
South Korea's drug safety ministry said on Friday it has granted final approval for the use of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup: YouTube removes channels run by army amid violence
YouTube has removed five channels run by Myanmar's military amid ongoing violence following a coup last month. The video-sharing platform said on Friday that it had removed the channels in line with ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar cracked down brutally on protests. It may get worse.
The slide from a nascent democracy to yet another coup, as rapid as it has been brutal, opens up a grim possibility: As bad as it looks in Myanmar now, if the country’s long history of violent ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: Increasing evidence that military forces are shooting to kill as country mourns slain kids
Zin Ko Ko Zaw, 22, killed by a bullet to the head. Ma "Angel" Kyal Sin, 19, fatally shot in the head. Nay Myo Aung, 16, killed by a bullet that pierced his lung. ( read original story ...)
Burmese in Thailand protest against military coup in Myanmar
Burmese in Thailand took to the streets of Chiang Mai on Friday (March 5) to protest against the military coup. Footage shows protesters holding posters of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and signs ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Zarif to Offer ‘Constructive’ Plan Amid Hopes of Informal Nuclear Talks
"As Iran's FM (foreign minister) & chief nuclear negotiator, I will shortly present our constructive concrete plan of action - through proper diplomatic channels," Zarif said on Twitter. A French ... ( read original story ...)
In Iraq, Pope Francis Demands End to Spread of Weapons as Iran Tensions Build
The pontiff said it was his "duty" to travel to the country despite concerns about the pandemic and the military situation. ( read original story ...)
Israel Developing Plans to Strike Iran over Nuclear Weapons as Joe Biden Deal Falters
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has warned that his country will "stand independently" against Iran if needed, as President Joe Biden pushes ahead with his plan to revive the Joint Comprehensive ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey: sudden weather change likely cause of chopper crash
Turkey's Defense Ministry says a sudden, mid-flight change of weather conditions is likely to have caused a helicopter crash which killed 11 military personnel in eastern Turkey ... ( read original story ...)