South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Thursday ordered a revamp of social distancing guidelines in a bid to win greater public support for efforts to stop local transmission of the new ... ( read original story ...)
Biden, S Korea’s Moon pledge ‘comprehensive’ N Korea strategy
Two leaders say they will strengthen US-S Korea alliance during first phone call since new US president assumed office. ( read original story ...)
South Korea finalizing talks with US on using Iran’s frozen assets to pay UN dues: Official
A South Korean Foreign Ministry official says his country is finalizing talks with the US on Iran's payment of its UN membership dues through using some of its frozen assets in the East Asian nation. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar blocks Facebook as resistance grows to coup
Myanmar’s new military government has blocked access to Facebook as resistance to Monday’s coup surged amid calls for civil disobedience to protest the ousting of ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup sparks resistance movement as Suu Kyi is charged
A civil disobedience movement is swelling, rejecting the military’s authority and demanding the release of the ousted civilian leader. ( read original story ...)
US, Like Iran, Says Ready for Conflict if Diplomacy Fails
The State Department's spokesperson told Newsweek that President Joe Biden "will never hesitate to uphold his responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief," but a senior Iranian official said his country ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Expands Foreign Assassinations While Decrying U.S. Killings: Report
A report by non-profit Freedom House has accused Tehran of a "full spectrum of transnational repression tactics" against dissidents abroad. ( read original story ...)
Student protests grow as Turkey’s young people turn against Erdoğan
President’s appointment of political ally as university rector becomes catalyst for disillusioned youth to vent frustrations ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. State Dept. says condemns Turkey’s anti-LGBT rhetoric, concerned over protests
The United States is concerned about demonstrations at a Turkish university and condemns anti-LGBT rhetoric surrounding them, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Party economic blueprint highlights Vietnam’s hi-tech shift: Reuters
Reuters news agency analysed factors that can turn Vietnam into a sci-tech hub on an article published on February 1, which commented on the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s aim for the nation to ... ( read original story ...)