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‘Rap Against Dictatorship’ artist arrested in Thailand
Dechathorn Bamrungmuang reportedly charged with sedition just hours after arrest of lawyer and activist Anon Nampa. ( read original story ...)
In Thailand, a new generation finds its voice
Unafraid of the authorities, predominantly young, they are part of a globally connected generation that has watched and learnt from unrest elsewhere — from Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests to the ... ( read original story ...)
Trump: US demands restoration of UN sanctions against Iran
The Trump administration is set to demand the restoration of all international sanctions on Iran in a move that will further isolate the U.S. at the United Nations, test ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey in talks with Germany, China, Russia on vaccine trials
Turkey is in talks with Russia, Germany and China about conducting Phase 3 trials for coronavirus vaccines developed in those countries, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Philippines faces worst COVID-19 crisis in Southeast Asia
A strict lockdown in the capital, Manila is easing, and many are hoping it will help kickstart economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Japan museum portrays pandemic life through everyday things
Takeout menus. Directions for attending a funeral. A leaflet from a local shrine, announcing the cancellation of summer festivals. These humble, everyday artifacts of life ... ( read original story ...)
Rakuten CEO Urges Review of Japan’s COVID-19 Entry Curbs on Foreigners
Rakuten Inc Chief Executive Hiroshi Mikitani has urged Japan's government to review its entry restrictions on foreign nationals, saying prolonged imposition of COVID-19 curbs risks tarnishing ... ( read original story ...)
M. Akhter Hossain, DMD & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited and Munawar Uddin, Country-Lead, Bangladesh Liaison Office of PrimaDollar Operations …
By photo by M. Akhter Hossain, DMD & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited and Munawar Uddin, Country-Lead, Bangladesh Liaison Office of PrimaDollar Operations Limited (a ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh ready to trial Indian COVID-19 vaccines
Bangladesh is ready to hold trials of potential COVID-19 vaccines developed by India and will receive early supplies of any successful candidate, officials said on Wednesday, as a Chinese firm ... ( read original story ...)