North Korea revealed plans to effectively raise taxes through higher levies on consumption, as the country remains subject to heavy international sanctions for its nuclear weapons and missile ... ( read original story ...)
What we know for sure about North Korea and Kim Jong Un
Sam Vinograd writes that Kim Jong Un has been enjoying Donald Trump's presidency and has been successful in destabilizing the region. Reports on the health of the leader of the "hermit kingdom" always ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea tech workers earn $20M for regime, U.N. report says
North Korea is deploying freelance IT workers around the world to earn foreign currency for the regime, according to a recent report from the United Nations Security Council's North Korea sanctions ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Arrests Rohingya In Trafficking Crackdown
Malaysia is a favoured destination for the group from mostly Buddhist Myanmar, who have long complained of persecution, as it is a Muslim-majority country that already has a sizeable Rohingya diaspora ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan reaches 150,000 coronavirus tests: official
TASHKENT, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan has carried out more than 150,000 tests for the novel coronavirus so far, with the figure soon to reach half a million, a health ministry official said ... ( read original story ...)
Explosion targets provincial leader in Afghanistan; 5 hurt
At least five people were injured in an explosion in Afghanistan on Tuesday near a convoy transporting the provincial governor of Khost, authorities said. ( read original story ...)
Iraq eases some lockdown restrictions ahead of Ramadan
Iraq eased its coronavirus lockdown on Tuesday by letting some businesses reopen and relaxing a month-long curfew on movement imposed to curb the spread of the disease, the government said. The ... ( read original story ...)
‘No Unusual Signs’ That Kim Jong Un’s Health Is In Danger, South Korea Says
"No unusual signs have been identified inside North Korea," said Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for South Korean President Moon Jae-in. "There is nothing we can confirm with regard to Chairman Kim's ... ( read original story ...)
Report: May event in South Korea draws two Top 10 players
Two of the world’s Top 10 players will reportedly take part when women’s professional golf resumes play in South Korea next month. Sixth-ranked and 10th-ranked Jeongeun Lee6, both of South Korea, will ... ( read original story ...)
Maryland Buys 500,000 Test Kits From South Korea, Drawing Criticism From Trump
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is defending his decision to secure half a million coronavirus test kits from South Korea instead of waiting for assistance from the federal government. The decision to lean ... ( read original story ...)