Malaysia’s coronavirus cases climbed by a record for a second day as the government sought ways to curb infections without resorting to a strict lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Officials: Suicide attack kills 13 in eastern Afghanistan
A suicide truck bomb attack on Saturday killed at least 13 people in eastern Afghanistan, government officials said.Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian says that at least 38 people were wounded in ... ( read original story ...)
Army to shut down units created to help soldiers in Afghanistan, Iraq
The Army intends to close two units developed to fix problems faced by troops fighting America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the service said in a statement Friday. The Asymmetric Warfare Group and ... ( read original story ...)
At least 15 killed in Afghanistan car bomb attack
The Taliban have stepped up attacks across the country even as the group is meeting for peace talks with Afghan government negotiators in Doha ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea police set up ‘bus walls’ to prevent protests amid COVID-19 concerns
South Korean police mobilised hundreds of buses to head off any political rallies in the capital, Seoul, on Saturday with authorities determined to prevent another cluster of novel coronavirus cases ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand govt to open four more airports; eight imported cases reported
The committee tasked with developing Thailand into an international medical hub on has approved in principle guidelines for opening four more airports in the provinces for medical tourists. ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 2,674 new coronavirus cases, 62 more deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday reported 2,674 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily increase in five days, and 62 additional deaths. ( read original story ...)
Solomon Islands records first Covid-19 case, a student returning from Philippines
SYDNEY - Solomon Islands recorded its first ever Covid-19 case, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced on Saturday (Oct 3).. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Seen Extending Rate Pause Amid Slump: Decision Guide
The Philippine central bank is set to leave its key interest rate unchanged for a second straight meeting, allowing previous stimulus steps to work their way through an economy in recession. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh reiterates support for nuclear weapons free world
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that the stockpiles of weapons neither secure humanity nor ensure peace, Momen says ... ( read original story ...)