During the depths of the Syrian war, John Kerry declared that there was no military solution to the conflict, only a political resolution. ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan adds 62 new COVID-19 cases
Kazakhstan has added 62 new cases of the coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours, Kazinform has learnt from coronavirus2020.kz. ( read original story ...)
Why Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka is so watchable even when they aren’t playing
The negotiation Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were going to have a three-Test series starting in October, but that's no longer going to happen. Why? Largely it's because Sri Lanka's health authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka- Parliament to hold full day debate on foreign agreements
Parliament is to hold a full day debate on Foreign Agreements on Thursday 08th October, the Department of Communications of Parliament said today. On a request made by the Chief Opposition Whip ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal hears warnings of doom over Covid curbs
Nepal's decision to scale down festivals and centuries-old rituals due to coronavirus fears has invited a strong response from religious leaders. Some have warned that divine anger could lead the ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Airlines Talks to Creditors in Urgent Restructuring
Malaysia Airlines Bhd. has reached out to lessors, creditors and key suppliers as part of its “urgent” restructuring exercise as it sees little sign of the pandemic easing. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia risks investment trouble as political drama drags on
(This story was corrected to remove the extra word "said" in paragraph 6. Earlier version corrected attribution in paragraph 5 and designation in paragraph 9) ... ( read original story ...)
In Iraq’s Mosul, new statues rise from ashes of IS rule
As sunset nears, the residents of Iraq's Mosul flock to a golden-tinted statue of a woman looking out over their scarred city with an expression of steady defiance. ( read original story ...)
South Korea urges virus caution during major holiday
SEOUL, South Korea __ South Korea's new coronavirus daily tally has remained in two digits for a third straight day as authorities called for public vigilance during one of the country's biggest ... ( read original story ...)
How Will Myanmar’s Clothing Factories and Their Employees Cope With a Second Lockdown?
The Irrawaddy talks with a representative of the Confederation of Trade Unions about factory closings, diminished salaries and COVID-19. ( read original story ...)