The Trump administration is declassifying unconfirmed intelligence indicating that the Chinese government offered bounties to nonstate actors in Afghanistan to attack U.S. soldiers, the Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea trying to stop virus in prisons
South Korea has enforced its toughest physical distancing rules at correctional facilities after a cluster of coronavirus infections flared at a Seoul prison. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea enforces tough measures in prisons
SEOUL, South Korea __ South Korea has enforced its toughest physical distancing rules at correctional facilities across the country after a major cluster of coronavirus infections flared at ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar extends suspension period of int’l commercial flights until end of January
Myanmar's Ministry of Transport and Communications has further extended the temporary suspension period of international commercial flights until the end of January. The ministry on Thursday issued an ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports 194 new coronavirus cases
Thailand confirmed 194 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the majority of which were locally transmitted, the government's COVID-19 task-force said. ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Lockdown blues knock down Thailand stocks, Singapore shares firm
Indonesian stocks set for worst year since 2015 * Thai stocks mark biggest yearly loss in two * Asia's emerging currencies broadly firmer By Pranav A K Dec 30 (Reuters) - Thailand's stock index ... ( read original story ...)
One Year After US Killed Iran General, Iraq Tensions Boil
One year after US forces assassinated Iran's most storied commander, tensions are boiling between Iraq's Washington-backed premier and pro-Tehran forces that accuse him of complicity in the Baghdad ... ( read original story ...)
A Nurse Stripped Off His PPE to Have Sex With a Covid-19 Patient in Indonesia
A nurse in Indonesia has been suspended after he apparently stripped out of his PPE to have sex with a covid-19 patient in a hospital bathroom. Truly the romantic tale we needed to cap off this ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Assam state bans all Islamic schools
Minister from Hindu nationalist BJP says schools should be producing Muslim professional workers, rather than future imams ... ( read original story ...)
EU-China trade deal: Neither human rights concerns nor US disapproval could stop agreement
In a year that has seen global perceptions of China plunge, Beijing scored a major diplomatic victory Wednesday with the finalizing of a trade deal with the European Union -- in spite of criticism ... ( read original story ...)