The Army intends to close two units developed to fix problems faced by troops fighting America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the service said in a statement Friday. The Asymmetric Warfare Group and ... ( read original story ...)
At least 15 killed in Afghanistan car bomb attack
The Taliban have stepped up attacks across the country even as the group is meeting for peace talks with Afghan government negotiators in Doha ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea police set up ‘bus walls’ to prevent protests amid COVID-19 concerns
South Korean police mobilised hundreds of buses to head off any political rallies in the capital, Seoul, on Saturday with authorities determined to prevent another cluster of novel coronavirus cases ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand govt to open four more airports; eight imported cases reported
The committee tasked with developing Thailand into an international medical hub on has approved in principle guidelines for opening four more airports in the provinces for medical tourists. ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 2,674 new coronavirus cases, 62 more deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday reported 2,674 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily increase in five days, and 62 additional deaths. ( read original story ...)
Solomon Islands records first Covid-19 case, a student returning from Philippines
SYDNEY - Solomon Islands recorded its first ever Covid-19 case, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced on Saturday (Oct 3).. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Seen Extending Rate Pause Amid Slump: Decision Guide
The Philippine central bank is set to leave its key interest rate unchanged for a second straight meeting, allowing previous stimulus steps to work their way through an economy in recession. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh reiterates support for nuclear weapons free world
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that the stockpiles of weapons neither secure humanity nor ensure peace, Momen says ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh records 1,182 new virus cases, another 20 die
Bangladesh has posted 1,182 new cases of the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking the tally so far to 367,565. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: Over 100 million books available for free from Sindh’s new digital library
The Sindh culture department has developed a digital library giving access to over 100 million books, research journals and articles sourced from libraries across the world. Photo for illustrative ... ( read original story ...)