Thailand warned on Tuesday that more intensive measures might be necessary to halt its worst coronavirus outbreak yet and urged the public to cooperate to contain a spread that has seen cases in most ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand imposes new restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak
Officials in the Thai capital have announced new restrictions, including the closure of some entertainment facilities during the New Year's holiday, as infections continue to rise following a recent c ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Tightens Measures to Stem New Wave of Infections
With the latest flareup in coronavirus outbreak in Thailand sweeping almost two-thirds of the country, authorities are tightening measures to contain infection risks ahead of the New Year holidays. ( read original story ...)
Iran begins first human trial of locally made virus vaccine
Iran's state TV says the first study of the safety and effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine in Iran has begun ... ( read original story ...)
COVIran Barekat: Iran launches human trials of its COVID vaccine
Iran has launched human trials of its coronavirus vaccine, and health officials are optimistic about tackling the pandemic in the Middle East’s hardest-hit country. The start of the trials on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Iran starts human testing of first domestic COVID-19 vaccine
Iran launched human trials of its first domestic COVID-19 vaccine candidate, state media reported on Tuesday, which Tehran says could help it defeat the pandemic despite U.S. sanctions interfering ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Top Court Rules Philanthropist Kavala’s Rights Not Violated -Anadolu
The General Assembly of Turkey's Constitutional Court, the country's highest, ruled on Tuesday that philanthropist Osman Kavala's detention did not violate his rights to liberty and security, ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey aims to produce Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine domestically -minister
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey aims to produce Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V domestically, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday. Turkey requested more information from Russia about ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey rules rights defender Kavala’s detention lawful
High-profile philanthropist Osman Kavala has spent more than three years in a Turkish jail without a conviction. He was arrested on charges related to a failed coup in 2016. ( read original story ...)
Facing US tariff threat, Vietnam’s furniture makers fight back against claims of illegal trading practices
Vietnamese businesses are pushing back against investigations by the United States into its timber industry and currency management that threaten to wipe out Vietnam's huge gains from the US-China ... ( read original story ...)