At least 38 protesters were killed by authorities in Myanmar on Wednesday, marking the bloodiest day since the military seized power in an apparent coup last month. ( read original story ...)
Three police officers from coup-hit Myanmar seek refuge in India
Police constables cross over to India’s Mizoram to avoid carrying out Myanmar military’s orders, says Indian official. ( read original story ...)
Protests, mourning as world condemns Myanmar crackdown
Protesters return to streets as thousands attend funeral for 19-year-old woman killed in bloodiest day since coup. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar protesters, undaunted by killings, march again
Demonstrators in Myanmar protesting last month's military coup returned to the streets Thursday, undaunted by the killing of at least 38 people the previous day by security forces.New protests were ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand plans to allow foreign tourists to quarantine in resorts
Thailand's tourism minister said on Thursday he will propose a plan for foreigners to undertake COVID-19 quarantine in popular tourist areas, including beach resorts, in a bid to help revive the ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand probes Facebook’s removal of army-linked accounts
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says he has assigned the Royal Thai Army to investigate after Facebook Inc said it has removed 185 accounts and groups engaged in an information-influencing ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand tourism operations want to open international travel to Australians from July 2021
Aussies could travel to Thailand from as early as July 2021 as the Thai Government considers a plan proposed by struggling local tourism operators. ( read original story ...)
Iran Allies Escalate Attacks Despite Joe Biden Diplomacy, Sanctions
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia as the White House pushes for a diplomatic solution. ( read original story ...)
Iran Needs to Address IAEA’s Concerns on Uranium Particles, U.S. Says
"Iran has now been given another opportunity by the Director General to offer up the necessary cooperation before this Board next meets," the U.S. statement to the board said, shortly after diplomats ... ( read original story ...)
Western Powers Scrap Plan for IAEA Rebuke of Iran, Diplomats Say
Britain, France and Germany have scrapped a U.S.-backed plan for the U.N. nuclear watchdog's board to criticise Iran for scaling back cooperation with the agency, diplomats said on Thursday, amid ... ( read original story ...)