North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has claimed there were no coronavirus cases in his country and appeared to offer a hand of friendship to Seoul during celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the ... ( read original story ...)
Edtech has it rough in Indonesia
Our top articles of the week look at the biggest challenges in Indonesian edtech industry as well as the potential of imported fresh fruit in China’s ecommerc ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s coronavirus tally reaches 107,755
Nepal's coronavirus tally reached 107,755 with the detection of 2,071 new cases in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Sunday. Twenty-two more people succumbed to the viral infection ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen Peace Process Falters as Fighting Intensifies and Hunger Spreads
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 ...)