U.S. interests diverge from those of the Gulf states and deescalating tensions with Iran should be the primary objective. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia frees two jailed Saudi Americans after 307 days
Salah al-Haider and Bader al-Ibrahim released pending trial set for March 8 in Saudi’s Specialized Criminal Court. ( read original story ...)
Many Taliban return to Afghanistan front-line duty, as Biden admin reviews U.S.-Taliban deal
Senior commanders and governors have been directed to return to their positions and attend special sessions and discussions,” one leader said. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s trade minister drops bid to become WTO chief
South Korea’s top trade official is dropping her bid to become the next director-general of the World Trade Organization, making it highly likely that the job will go to former Nigerian finance ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea unveils $43 billion plan for world’s largest offshore wind farm
South Korea unveiled a 48.5 trillion won ($43.2 billion) plan to build the world's largest wind power plant by 2030 as part of efforts to foster an environmentally-friendly recovery from the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea in talks with Moderna to build $200m vaccine factory
Moderna aims to produce at least 600 million doses in 2021 and is working with partners to boost deliveries outside US. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar police step up arrests as anti-coup protests grow
Myanmar police arrested another key aide of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and media said at least 30 people had been detained over pot-banging protests against a military coup as shows of anger ... ( read original story ...)
Dog shelter in Thailand feels COVID-19 pressure
Posted . A dog shelter in Thailand home to more than 600 dogs faces financial hardships as the global coronavirus pand ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to receive up to 10M COVID-19 vaccine doses in Q1, says British envoy
The Philippines will receive nearly 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, mostly of the AstraZeneca brand, in the first quarter, British Ambassador Daniel Pruce announced on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Philippines announce travel rules for foreigners to be further eased Covid-19 total hits 533,587
The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines reported on Friday 1,894 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the South-East Asian country to 533,587. ( read original story ...)