A senior polling official and a human rights watchdog say arrests part of military’s bid to discredit vote ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup protests spread to iconic Inle Lake
Scores of wooden long boats on Myanmar's Inle Lake joined a unique floating protest on Feb. 11, with passengers holding placards denouncing the military coup and calling for justice. ( read original story ...)
Facebook restricts Myanmar military’s accounts for spreading ‘misinformation’
Facebook is trying to limit the spread of "misinformation" by Myanmar's military after it took power in a coup last week. ( read original story ...)
Iran Commander Tells U.S. ‘Take a Lesson’ From Military Drills Amid Nuclear Deal Standoff
Iranian military officials are continuing to threaten the U.S. and its allies, even as Tehran seeks a nuclear detente. ( read original story ...)
Iran starts producing uranium metal, upping pressure on Biden in nuclear standoff
Production of the material, which can be used as the core of an atomic bomb, is the latest step away from the nuclear deal Biden hopes to revive. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam makes good progress in gender equality: UN Women representative
The Vietnamese Government has made a great success in advancing gender equality, and the UN Women has accompanied the Government in the work, Elisa Fernandez Saenz, Country Representative of UN Women ... ( read original story ...)
America’s Commando Armored Car Waged War in Vietnam (and Los Angeles)
A number of Commando variants were introduced and in use the Marine Corps, Military Police, Air Force, and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. ( read original story ...)
Cautious optimism as the Philippines prepares to start vaccination drive
A new survey showed seven in 10 Filipinos believe the worst of the pandemic is over.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan government panel approves Covid vaccine, made by Pfizer, for the first time, NHK TV reports
Japanese health officials approved the country's first Covid-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer, NHK national television reported. ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: Japan’s latest Olympic controversy
Japan's latest Olympic controversy — the reluctant resignation of Japanese organizing committee head Yoshiro Mori over sexist comments — comes as its citizens are ... ( read original story ...)