Iraq’s anti-government demonstrators have been moving from protest into politics, and analysts say they have the potential to bring meaningful change to Iraq’s flawed political system despite ongoing ... ( read original story ...)
China Seen as Pressing Advantage in Myanmar with High-Level Visit, Deals
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi helped cinch Beijing’s hold on Myanmar with a visit last week that saw the two countries agree to push ahead with a major transportation project and lock in a ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from India
Myanmar on Friday received 1.5 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine supplied by India to inoculate 750,000 people, the first vaccine batch delivered to the Southeast Asian country as it fights one of ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens Face Criminal Complaints in Thailand, Accused of Insulting the King
The list of people facing allegations that they insulted Thailand’s royal family—a crime that carries up to 15 years in prison—is growing fast. Most are protesters who have changed the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand government files lese-majesty suit against banned opposition leader
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit faces prosecution for criticising role of company controlled by king in Covid-19 vaccine rollout ... ( read original story ...)
Deadliest Catch: Thailand’s ‘Ghost’ Fishing Nets Help Covid Fight
Underwater divers in plastic-choked waters off the coast of Thailand snip through discarded nets tangled around a reef — a new initiative helping protect marine life and aiding the fight against ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s hotel quarantine packages fail to prevent overseas arrivals falling by 99.9%
Even since tentatively relaunching tourism late last year with 14-day quarantine hotel packages – under the banner of ‘Amazing Thailand Plus’ – visitors have stayed away. In November 2020 Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
PV Sindhu at the Thailand Open – still early days for hasty judgements and little faith.
The unusual length of the break from the competitive space does not wear off soon or without sufficient matches. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Zarif urges Biden to act first in returning U.S. to nuclear deal
Iran urged new U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday to "choose a better path" by returning to a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and global powers, but said the opportunity would be lost if Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Says Cyprus Talks to Be Held With U.N., EU by Early March
ANKARA (Reuters) - Talks over the divided island of Cyprus will be held in New York in the next two months with the participation of the United Nations, Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said ... ( read original story ...)