An airplane carrying medical supplies donated by China to Uzbekistan arrives at an airport in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, March 30, 2020. (Chinese Embassy in Uzbekistan/Handout via Xinhua) China and ... ( read original story ...)
Doha talks could reshape Afghanistan, but peace not assured
The Afghan government and the Taliban will this weekend begin talks to end nearly two decades of war, though few expect a peace deal any time soon. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan to start direct peace talks with the Taliban
Direct peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government are expected to start in Doha on Saturday, paving the way for a further withdrawal of US troops. Mike Pompeo, the US secretary of state ... ( read original story ...)
Army Ranger who rescued 75 hostages in Iraq to receive Medal of Honor
President Donald Trump will present the Medal of Honor Friday to Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne for his actions saving dozens of hostages facing execution by the Islamic State in Iraq five ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea Stays in Downward Infection Trend
South Korea’s daily count of new coronavirus cases is under 200 for a ninth straight day, continuing a downward trend in fresh infections for the country. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases as New Cluster Infections Continue
South Korea posted a slight uptick in the daily number of its coronavirus cases on Friday even as infections from a church and a political rally that sparked a second wave of outbreaks ease. The Korea ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea returns to auditing defector groups
South Korea is resuming audits of local groups registered with Seoul's unification ministry, after a brief hiatus in August due to a new wave of COVID-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Thailand tightens border surveillance as Myanmar infections rise
Authorities in Thailand tightened security on Friday along its border with Myanmar and carried out COVID-19 tests in nearby towns to try to keep the virus out, as Myanmar tackles a surge in cases amid ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Thailand’s 23-year-old democracy activist
At only 23 years old,Tattep Ruangprapaikitseree is at the forefront of Thailand's protest movement, demanding change and challenging an establishment dominated by the army and the monarchy. As he took ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand: Footballer may be down with Covid-19; seven imported cases confirmed
The Public Health Ministry will hold a press conference soon to confirm whether a member of the Thai Football League is indeed infected by Covid-19. ( read original story ...)