Qatar on Monday condemned the execution of 13 Turkish citizens by PKK terrorist organization in northern Iraq. “Qatar reiterates its firm rejection of violence and terrorism regardless of the motives ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea eases coronavirus curbs, to announce vaccine plan
South Korea eased some of its strictest social distancing rules for businesses on Monday, but kept limits on private gatherings as authorities prepared to unveil plans for the roll out of the first ... ( read original story ...)
Twin sister volleyball players, 24, are suspended from South Korea’s national team after it emerges they were bullies at school
Lee Jae-yeong and Lee Da-yeong, 24, both played for the biggest women's volleyball team in South Korea. They were suspended after being accused of bullying others at middle school. ( read original story ...)
Won’t use Astrazeneca COVID vaccine for elderly, says South Korea
South Korea said on Monday that it will not use Astrazeneca's coronavirus vaccine for people aged 65 and above. This has amounted to reversal of an earlier decision. South Korea has scaled back ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean Chemical Giant LG Chem Sells Record ESG Bond
LG Chem Ltd., South Korea’s biggest petrochemical company, just sold the biggest-ever environmental, social and governance corporate bond offering in the country, which has vowed to zero-out carbon ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar security forces crack down on anti-coup protesters
Security forces in Myanmar intensified their crackdown against anti-coup protesters on Monday, seeking to quell the large-scale demonstrations calling for the military ... ( read original story ...)
Smaller protests in Myanmar as junta deploys more soldiers, armoured vehicles
Protesters in Myanmar kept up demands on Monday for the release of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and an end to military rule, though crowds were smaller after the junta deployed armoured ... ( read original story ...)
Western nations warn Myanmar military ‘the world is watching’
Western embassies in Myanmar warned the military against violently cracking down on protesters who, took to the streets for a 10th consecutive day on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Is Democracy in Myanmar Dead?
No. But the deposed government and its backers urgently need a concrete plan to foil the military’s divide-and-conquer strategy. ( read original story ...)
Thailand detects South Africa COVID-19 variant
A Thai man who returned from Tanzania and undergoing mandatory quarantine has tested positive for the South Africa COVID-19 variant. Ministry of Foreign Affairs deputy spokesman, Natapanu Nopakun said ... ( read original story ...)