Thousands gathered in the capital of Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Square which saw fireworks, singing and dancing welcome in the new year in North Korea. ( read original story ...)
End of the line: Malaysia, Singapore kill high-speed rail project
Project was first approved in 2013 but was delayed repeatedly; Malaysia wanted changes due to COVID economic downturn. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar insurgents free ruling politicians in New Year ‘goodwill’
This is a goodwill gesture … and we hope Myanmar army and Myanmar government will make similar goodwill gestures too,” said Arakan Army spokesman Khine Thu Kha told Reuters in an audio recording sent ... ( read original story ...)
AA Frees Three Abducted NLD Members, Three Soldiers in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
Observers welcomed the move as a further sign that both sides in the Rakhine conflict are serious about peace and said it raised hopes that canceled voting could be held. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar rebels free 3 abducted politicians in Rakhine
Guerrillas of the Arakan Army on Friday released three politicians of the ruling party in Myanmar who were kidnapped during the election campaign in October, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar insurgents say they released ruling party politicians
Insurgents from western Myanmar on Friday released three ruling party politicians who had been kidnapped from conflict-torn Rakhine state, a spokesman for the insurgent group said, calling it a ... ( read original story ...)
Suspected motorbike robbers abandon vehicles and swim towards Myanmar to escape arrest
A group of people suspected of attempting to rob motorcycles in Tak province escaped on Friday before soldiers could apprehend them. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar President vows to carry on recovery plans to mitigate Covid impact
Myanmar President U Win Myint pledged on Friday to continue the implementation of economic response and recovery programs to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Thailand bans food and magazines on domestic flights in bid to stop spread of coronavirus
Airlines who do not follow the new regulations face a penalty from the regulator, Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. ( read original story ...)
Iran warns US against escalation a year after Soleimani’s killing
Iran says US show of force may raise tensions to ‘alarming level’ ahead of the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani killing. ( read original story ...)