Myanmar anti-coup demonstrators have vowed big turnouts Sunday as the junta regime intensifies its crackdown, following overnight raids in parts of Yangon which targeted officials from Aung San Suu ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters back on Myanmar streets after night raids by security forces
Tens of thousands of people came out on the streets in Myanmar on Sunday to demonstrate against last month's coup despite overnight raids by security forces in the main city Yangon to crack down on ... ( read original story ...)
Escalating Violence Ups Pressure for Myanmar Sanctions
The escalation of violence in Myanmar as authorities crack down on protests against the February 1 coup is adding to pressure for more sanctions against the junta. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: police maraud through Yangon in overnight raids
Residents say soldiers and police fired shots and took people away in raids on several districts of largest city ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar military conducts violent night raids
Myanmar’s military overnight Saturday conducted violent raids throughout the country's largest city of Yangon amid ongoing protests following last month’s military-led coup. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Cases Ease; Thailand May Relax Tourist Rules: Virus Update
The U.K. is expanding its vaccination program in a signal that it’s on track to meet its targets in fighting the pandemic. About 1.7 million people aged 56 to 59 are being invited to book an ... ( read original story ...)
U.N. nuclear chief in Iran as it threatens watchdog’s cameras
Rafael Grossi’s arrival in Tehran comes as Iran tries to pressure Europe and the new Biden administration into returning to the 2015 nuclear deal. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam begins Covid-19 vaccination drive without China-made shots
Hanoi resident Hoang Cam Hang, 25, is looking forward to her Covid-19 vaccination. Vietnam, which has among the lowest total reported coronavirus infections in Southeast Asia, will launch its ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam calls on Myanmar to end violence, find satisfactory solution
Vietnam has called on parties in Myanmar to restrain, end violence, ensure safety for civilians, and conduct dialogues towards a satisfactory solution in conformity with the country’s Constitution and ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reaches supply deal with Moderna for 13 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna will supply some 13 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines, officials announced under a deal reached over the weekend. ( read original story ...)