New fronts have opened in the six-year conflict, threatening to unspool a stalled peace process and deepen what aid groups call the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophe. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 561 new coronavirus cases, two more deaths
Malaysia reported 561 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the bulk of them in Sabah state which has already seen a large increase in infections over the past few weeks. The new cases raise Malaysia's ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia announces new fuel prices
Saudi Aramco announced the new updated gasoline prices in the kingdom as per the periodic review. The new prices of fuel will be in effect from today (October 11) until the November 10. The company ... ( read original story ...)
Shi’ite pilgrimage fans fears of spreading COVID-19 in Iraq
The world's largest annual religious gathering is in full swing and is posing formidable health hazards for Iraqi authorities already struggling with a spike in COVID-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
South Korea concerned over North’s display of new weaponry
South Korea has expressed concerns over Pyongyang’s suspected new long-range missile that was displayed in a military parade on Saturday as Seoul urged the resumption of intra-Korean talks. During the ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea eases social distancing curbs amid COVID-19 downtrend
South Korea said on Sunday it will begin social distancing rules on Monday, allowing the reopening of nightly entertainment facilities and sports fixtures, as new coronavirus cases have been edging ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea urges North to stick to pacts preventing armed clashes
South Korea urged the North on Sunday to stick to agreements that bar armed clashes between the neighbours, in comments made a day after North Korea unveiled new strategic and tactical weapons at a ... ( read original story ...)
20 killed on temple trip in Thailand as bus, train collide
A bus heading to a Buddhist temple collided with a train in central Thailand on Sunday, killing at least 20 people dead and injuring 30, authorities said. ( read original story ...)
Thailand bus collides with train, killing 17
A bus has collided with a train in Thailand killing at least 17 people and injuring dozens more, officials say. The crash happened on Sunday morning, 50km (31 miles) east of Bangkok. Thai police said ... ( read original story ...)
Horrific aftermath of crash between train and bus in Thailand
Emergency services are still attending to the aftermath of a crash involving a train and a bus in Thailand on Sunday. ( read original story ...)