Rasheed was killed in December on his way to work, one of at least 180 assassinations carried out by the Taliban since September across the country, according to Afghan officials. "They first shot him ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea grants conditional approval for Celltrion’s COVID-19 antibody treatment
South Korea on Friday granted conditional approval to Celltrion Inc's COVID-19 antibody treatment, drug safety minister Kim Gang-lip told a news conference. The ministry has decided to authorize the ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea advises caution on AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for elderly
A panel of South Korean advisers has urged caution over the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for people older than 65, citing a lack of data, the food and drug safety ministry said on Friday. A ... ( read original story ...)
Following GameStop, South Korea Financial Regulator Extends Ban on Short Sales
South Korea's ban on domestic short-selling will last through May after last week's GameStop price pump. A partial ban will still exist after. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Military Has Used Surveillance, Draconian Laws And Fear To Stifle Dissent Before. Will It Work Again?
Under the country’s former dictatorship, a vast intelligence apparatus underpinned the military’s rule. Indeed, the country could best be described as an “intelligence state.” ... ( read original story ...)
Kirin to end beer ventures with Myanmar’s military after coup
Kirin will end its brewing joint ventures with ties to Myanmar’s army after the Japanese company denounced the coup that overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi’s government as against its human rights policy. ( read original story ...)
U.S. senators look to back up Biden administration over Myanmar coup
Democratic U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and Republican Senator Todd Young will introduce a resolution on Thursday urging Myanmar's military to step back from this week's coup, Cardin told Reuters, backing ... ( read original story ...)
Kirin beer company cuts brewery ties with Myanmar military over coup
Brewer behind global drinks brands says joint venture will be terminated ‘as a matter of urgency’ after overthrow of elected government ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar junta arrests senior member of ousted ruling party
A senior member of Myanmar's deposed ruling party has become the latest prominent politician arrested as the country's new military government confronts ... ( read original story ...)
U.N. calls for democracy in Myanmar following military coup
The United Nations Security Council issued a statement on Thursday in strong support of democracy in Myanmar, calling for those arrested earlier this week in a military coup to be released. ( read original story ...)