A top Lebanese security official says that after returning from Washington recently he visited Syria for two days where he spoke with officials about American journalist Austin Tice who has been ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: infected passengers from Nepal may have sparked latest round of cases in Hong Kong, top virologists say
The new virus strain found among latest local cases bears a close resemblance to those imported from Nepal, Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan of the Centre for Health Protection says‘It is very likely that the ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 1,114 new coronavirus cases with two new deaths
Malaysia reported 1,114 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, raising the total to 46,209 infections. The health ministry also recorded two new deaths, taking the total number of fatalities from the ... ( read original story ...)
In Malaysia, Businesses Adapt to Survive COVID
Sri Themudu’s seasonal business, Diyaa Confectionary, is a success story at a time many businesses are struggling in the COVID-19 economic climate. His company has for eight years catered to Malaysian ... ( read original story ...)
In 2020, Strides and Setbacks in Uzbekistan’s Battle Against Poverty
Uzbekistan’s battle against poverty has finally begun, after moving on from a policy of denial in the Karimov era, but it’s no easy task. ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden’s win doesn’t bode well for Iraq
The whole peace process plan that the Trump administration had mapped out for the Middle East is now jeopardised with the election of Joe Biden. In fact, the Iraqi factions allied with neighbouring ... ( read original story ...)
Biden unlikely to turn back in Iraq
US Vice President Joe Biden meets with Gen. Lloyd Austin, the commander of United States Forces - Iraq, and US Ambassador James Jeffrey at the US Embassy (neither Austin nor Jeffr ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports 205 coronavirus cases, above 200 for first time since Sept
South Korea reported 205 new coronavirus cases as of Friday midnight, rising above 200 for the first time since September, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Thailand warns of flash floods from Etau tropical depression
Thai authorities have issued a warning to people residing in the country's southern provinces to brace for flash floods over the weekend, after tropical depression "Etau" will make landfall. ( read original story ...)
Protesters demand Thailand PM’s removal
Protesters have gathered in Bangkok in the latest in months of anti-government demonstrations that have also called for reforms to Thailand's powerful ... ( read original story ...)