Three Afghan migrants died after Iranian police shot at their vehicle, setting it ablaze. Initially, Iran denied its police were to blame. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Breaks Out of the Covid Tourist Trap
Vietnam is pulling ahead in the race to reopen Southeast Asia to city-hoppers and sunseekers.International arrivals were down 98% in May from a year earlier, after a record 2019. Yet success in ... ( read original story ...)
Stronger anti-terrorism law can prevent Philippines from becoming terrorist haven —Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday stressed the need for a stronger anti-terrorism law to prevent the country from being a safe heaven for terrorists. Lacson made the remark as he defended the passage ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s video gaming grandma, 90, plays her way into record books
Still nimble-fingered pensioner Hamako Mori holds Guinness world record as oldest gaming YouTuber ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan Never Built A Massive Fleet of World War II Aircraft Carriers
Japan lacked the industrial strength needed to wage a war against the United States. Yet, Japanese military planners seldom considered the limitations to their nation’s construction capabilities. One ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan saw highest inflation in the world during 2020: SBP
For Pakistan’s residents, fiscal year 2020 was the worst year as they witnessed highest inflation in the world forcing policy makers to increase interest rate. “Pakistan witnessed highest inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Global Coronavirus Cases Near 7 Million as Outbreak Grows in Brazil, India – Reuters Tally
People wearing protective face shields walk inside a park after few restrictions were lifted, during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New ... ( read original story ...)
India, China decide to continue efforts to defuse border row
India's foreign ministry says India and China will press ahead with military and diplomatic engagements in a bid to resolve a standoff along their disputed Himalayan frontier ... ( read original story ...)
No taller than 500M, no plagiarism: China signals ‘new era’ for architecture
An end to "copycat" buildings and a ban on skyscrapers taller than 500 meters (1,640 feet) are among the sweeping new government guidelines that may reshape China's cities. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents fearing China’s security crackdown must be helped, Labor deputy leader says
Morrison government must heed UK’s call to provide assistance if needed, Richard Marles says ... ( read original story ...)