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 ...)
Motorist drives onto airport runway and into the path of a Boeing 777 that had just landed after ‘taking a wrong turn’ in Thailand
Prathipat Masakul said he was drunk and did not know he had driven into a restricted area but police later found methamphetamine in his system as well as in his car. ( read original story ...)
Iran tests ballistic missiles, drones in military exercise, state TV says
Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired "abundant" surface-to-surface ballistic missiles and tested locally manufactured new drones in a military exercise on Friday, state television reported.The drill, ... ( read original story ...)
Israel and the U.S.: Maintaining the Alliance Against Iran | Opinion
Hezbollah's budget has been cut, Iran's formerly 80,000-strong militia in Syria, commanded by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officers, has been reduced to approximately 10,000, and the ... ( read original story ...)