As country after country approves vaccine to fight coronavirus, India's neighbour Nepal has also approved use of AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine manufactured in India, Reuters reported quoting Nepal ... ( read original story ...)
Three-year jail for Uzbekistan woman who cheats HKL
A single mother from Uzbekistan was jailed for three years by the Magistrate’s Court here today for cheating the Kuala Lumpur Hospital by using an identity card belonging to another person to obtain ... ( read original story ...)
That’s one way to work from home! Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince MBS addresses World Economic Forum on a computer set up in the desert
The 35-year-old prince, who has a string of futuristic plans for the ultra-conservative kingdom, sat in an armchair with his monitor on a table next to a row of tents in the Saudi desert. ( read original story ...)
US down to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, as ordered by Trump
The U.S. military has met its goal of reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan to about 2,500 by Friday, a drawdown that appears to violate a last-minute ... ( read original story ...)
‘Luxuries I can’t afford’: why fewer women in South Korea are having children
As the population declines, traditional gender roles and careers are leading many to forgo childbirth ... ( read original story ...)
Popular Shan Party Vows to Cooperate With Myanmar’s NLD Under New Govt
During talks in Taunggyi, the SNLD asked the ruling party to give its members positions of responsibility, and offered to mediate with other ethnic parties. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar actor Paing Takhon shaves head for monk stint, goes viral on Internet
It seems wrong to call Paing Takhon a hot monk, but when the hunky Myanmar actor shaved his head and put on the robe, he caused quite a stir on social media.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
More Than 30 Thai Police Accused of Trafficking Myanmar Migrants
The smuggling ring based in Kanchanaburi on the Myanmar border trafficked workers to Samut Sakhon, a major hotspot for COVID-19, Thailand’s deputy police chief said. ( read original story ...)
SL to open doors for Myanmar travellers mid-2021
Due to significant Buddhist cultural connectivity between both countries, air connectivity between Sri Lanka and Myanmar has been discussed for a long time, stated Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Myanmar ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Youth Rebellion
For five months, young protesters in Thailand have been challenging the government. ( read original story ...)