Afghanistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against Ireland after winning the second ODI at Abu Dhabi by 7 wickets. ( read original story ...)
Baghdad Blasts Expose Gaps in Iraq’s Strained Military
Twin suicide blasts in Baghdad claimed by the Islamic State group have exposed gaps within Iraq's security forces, weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic, rival armed groups and political tensions. At ... ( read original story ...)
The Truth About North Korea’s Ultra-Lockdown Against Covid-19
North Korea’s response to the pandemic has been one of the most extreme and paranoid in the world, experts say. The lockdowns and quarantines it has imposed have been strict, wh ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s COVID-19 cases increase to 137,574
The number of COVID-19 cases in Myanmar has increased to 137,574 as of Sunday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health and Sports. A total of 476 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases were ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey passes 25,000 COVID-19-related deaths
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Sunday passed 25,000 COVID-19-related deaths since the start of the outbreak in March, the health ministry said. A toll of 140 new fatalities saw the ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam congress, Fed meeting, tech reports, Davos goes online
This week brings two big gatherings with the Davos World Economic Forum going online all week, while Hanoi hosts the Vietnamese Communist party. The Federal ... ( read original story ...)
Intensive Care: Vietnam veteran Ralph Bye’s battle with COVID-19 shows isolation, rapid spread of illness
Ralph Bye and his wife, Debra, took all precautions they could in their Post Falls home after the pandemic started, despite their initial skepticism about its severity. In December, 73-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Sister of Marine killed in Vietnam upset over city’s delay in repairing memorial
On Jan. 11, Dianne Protano watched in horror as the monument her brother Guy, who died in Vietnam, was knocked over by a large truck in Worcester. ( read original story ...)
Philippines universities reject accusation of Maoist rebel recruitment on campus
Four Philippine private universities rejected accusations on Sunday by the authorities that they serve as recruitment grounds of Maoist rebels, days after students protested against security force ... ( read original story ...)
Marking 50 years of Liberation war, Bangladesh troops to march on Republic Day [details]
Bangladesh Armed Forces, for the first time, will march alongside their Indian counterparts during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)