A 20-year-old woman has become the first protester to die in the anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar after she was shot in the head. Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing was injured last week when police tried to ... ( read original story ...)
Canada, Britain sanction Myanmar military leaders over coup
In following the United States' lead, both Canada and Britain imposed sanctions against Myanmar's military officials for seizing control of the country's government in a coup committed early this ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Human Ken Doll Jessica Alves completes gender transformation with £13,700 op to build a new vagina in Thailand
FORMER Human Ken Doll Jessica Alves has completed her gender transition with a sex change. The 37-year-old, formerly known as Rodrigo, spent £13,700 on pioneering surgery to build a new vagina in ... ( read original story ...)
Automobile exports in Thailand soar despite Covid-induced slowdown
Thailand's automobile exports jumped by nearly 14 per cent in January amid a contracting domestic market, a report from the Federation of Thai Industries said. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports 130 new coronavirus cases, 1 death
Thailand on Friday reported 130 new coronavirus cases, taking its total infections to 25,241. One additional death was confirmed, taking fatalities to 83 overall, the country’s COVID-19 taskforce said ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand NGO seeks halt to Mekong dam project in Laos, as threat to Asean’s most vital waterway grows
A civic group in Thailand is petitioning the country's financial institutions to withhold construction loans for the Luang Prabang dam project along the Mekong River in Laos amid warnings about the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Says Joe Biden’s Nuclear Deal Moves Aren’t Enough, Demands Full Sanctions Relief
The Biden administration said on Thursday it was ready to meet with JCPOA signatories and rescinded the previous administration's bid to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Tehran. ( read original story ...)
Turkey hires U.S. lobbying firm to return to F-35 jet programme
Turkey has hired a Washington-based law firm to lobby for its readmission to the U.S. F-35 fighter jet programme after it was suspended over its purchase of Russian air defences, a contract filed with ... ( read original story ...)
Flights from Turkey to Edinburgh Airport cancelled due to hotel quarantine policy
Turkish Airlines have cancelled their direct route to Edinburgh due to concerns around the impact of the Scottish Government’s managed isolation policy. ( read original story ...)
Turkey Plans Monthly Release of Jobless Data in Transparency Bid
Turkey will begin publishing monthly unemployment data from March and tweak the way it counts the number of jobless, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter, as part of a broader ... ( read original story ...)