Protest leaders are charged with insulting the monarchy as authorities attempt to criminalize the demonstrations, which have seen tens of thousands of people take to the streets of Bangkok since July. ( read original story ...)
Thailand rounds up over 6,000 illegal immigrants since May
Thailand's Immigration Bureau on Tuesday released a report saying that authorities had netted in more than 6,000 illegal immigrants since May, during the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak. ( read original story ...)
U.S. says no sanctions penalty on humanitarian aid for Iran
Banks that process payments for humanitarian aid to Iran will not be penalised under U.S. sanctions, the U.S. Treasury has said, following a European appeal for leniency. In a statement explaining ... ( read original story ...)
Somersault throw-in goal during football match in Iran – video
Nader Mohammadi somersaults over the ball to launch it deep into the penalty area, watching it sail all the way into the net after a touch from the goalkeeper ... ( read original story ...)
Rare iridescent snake discovered in Vietnam is covered in small scales that leaves its skin exposed
A rare iridescent snake discovered in Vietnam is a new species of burrowing snake. Called Achalinus zugorum, the snake sports the odd scale pattern and parts of its skin is peaking out between the ... ( read original story ...)
US Provides Anti-Bomb, Sniper’s Equipment to Philippines
The U.S. defense chief has announced the delivery of nearly $30 million worth of weapons to the Philippines, which faces threats from Islamic State group-linked militants. ( read original story ...)
Philippines seen as economic laggard in ASEAN
The Philippines is set to become a laggard in Southeast Asia with the deepest economic contraction as it struggles to control the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Maybank Kim Eng. Maybank is now ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank further downgrades economic forecast for Philippines
The World Bank has downgraded its economic forecast for the Philippines this year following the still steep decline in output in the third quarter and the onslaught of devastating typhoons last month. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Receives $29 Million of Military Equipment From U.S. to Boost Defences
The Philippines has received 1.4 billion pesos ($29 million) worth of military equipment from the United States, its defence minister said on Tuesday, part of efforts to bolster the country's external ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Pulls Back From Cash Handouts in Covid-19 Response
Japan released an economic plan that is heavy on longer-term investments to reshape its economy rather than immediate spending to tide the country through the next months of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)