Government officials confirmed the Saturday night strike but said on Sunday that initial information showed the deaths were all of Taliban insurgents fighting Afghan security forces ... ( read original story ...)
Killing of elections monitor casts pall over Afghanistan
The former director's desk was empty of clutter, the bowl of nuts and raisins for visitors untouched. Down the hall, the dazed staff went through the motions of finishing year-end reports. The newly ... ( read original story ...)
Dinar devaluation will save Iraq 12 trillion dinars in 2021: parliamentary finance committee member
The devaluation of the Iraqi dinar will save the country 12 trillion Dinars (approx. $8.276 billion) in deficit this year, a member of the Iraqi Parliament’s finance committee told state media on ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar plans caravan tours, day trips to beaches
Myanmar will be providing caravan tours and day trips to the Bagan and Ngapali beach areas once the tourism sector resumes operations, said Vice President U Henry Van Thio in his message to the ... ( read original story ...)
Momen: Myanmar’s lack of sincerity delaying Rohingya repatriation
Speaking at an event in Chittagong on Sunday, Momen, however, said that he was optimistic about the repatriation initiative, but was not sure when it would start. The foreign minister made the remarks ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean diplomat in Iran over seized ship, frozen funds
A South Korean diplomatic delegation arrived in Iran on Sunday to negotiate the release of a vessel and its crew seized by Iranian forces amid an escalating financial ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan says Gulf rapprochement “very beneficial” for region
It has been very beneficial,” Erdogan told reporters. “We hope that our position in the Gulf cooperation will be re-established. This will make the Gulf cooperation stronger”. ( read original story ...)
Philippines signs deal to secure 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine Covovax: distributor
The Philippine government has signed a deal to secure the supply of 30 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine Covovax from Serum Institute of India (SII), the latter's local partner said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Philippines traffic worst in ASEAN, 9th in world
The Philippines has the worst traffic situation among six Southeast Asian countries, and is ranked ninth worst in the world, according to the recent Numbeo report. Numbeo’s 2020 traffic index covering ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines secures 30 million Novavax vaccine doses
The Philippines has secured 30 million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by US drug maker Novavax, officials said Sunday, as the country braces for a surge in infections after a huge religious ... ( read original story ...)