The Yazidi community of northern Iraq has brought home 104 of its members who were killed by the Islamic State group during its reign of terror in 2014.Their remains had been identified and exhumed ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s all-purple Banwol Island is a photographer’s dream
A South Korean farming community has reinvented itself by transforming into an attraction perfect for the Instagram era. ( read original story ...)
‘Near-total internet shutdown’ in Myanmar as coup protests spread
Tens of thousands of people take to streets of major cities in Myanmar to denounce Monday’s coup despite internet ban. ( read original story ...)
Tens of thousands gather for second day of street protests in Myanmar – witnesses
Tens of thousands of people marched for a second day in Myanmar’s biggest city on Sunday and thousands more across the country to protest against the military junta's coup and detention of elected ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Targets $24 Billion in External Funds for Projects
The Philippines is targeting to raise $23.7 billion externally this year to help finance the budget deficit and priority projects. ( read original story ...)
6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines: USGS
A strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Sunday, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the US Geological Service and local officials said. The 6.0-magnitude quake ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes southern Philippines
The Southeast Asian country is on the geologically active Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences frequent earthquakes, particularly in the south. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Mindanao, Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck Mindanao, Philippines, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh kicks off nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive
Bangladesh has begun a nationwide vaccination programme with hopes of spurring a quick recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Mehidy aims for history as Bangladesh set West Indies formidable target
CHITTAGONG: Mehidy Hasan looked for a place in history as Bangladesh set the West Indies a formidable target of 395 to win the first Test on Saturday. Mehidy took the three wickets to fall as West ... ( read original story ...)