The country has blended technology and testing like no other to stay on top of outbreaks, limiting the pandemic’s economic fallout. Some of the keys to its success: centralized control, widespread ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong Un issues rare apology to South Korea over death of official
"Kim Jong Un asked to convey the message that he is very sorry" a letter to South Korea's presidential Blue House said. ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong Un: North Korea Is ‘Very Sorry’ for Killing Civil Servant From the South
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un issued a rare apology for his military’s brutal killing of a South Korean civil servant at sea, officials in Seoul said. ( read original story ...)
Survivor Quarantine Questionnaire: Robb Zbacnik reveals a big Thailand fight that was not filmed
In his Quarantine Questionnaire, Robb Zbacnik reveals the details of a fight from Survivor: Thailand that was never filmed ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand prosecutes Facebook, Google and Twitter over posts
Thailand is prosecuting Facebook, Google, and Twitter over a failure to remove what it says are illegal posts. Officials did not say exactly what they contained but also announced they would take ... ( read original story ...)
Seven held as Hong Kong police seize HK$64 million worth of heroin hidden in coconut powder packs from Thailand
Hong Kong police say they have smashed a transnational drug trafficking syndicate, seizing heroin worth more than HK$64 million (US$8.2 million) that was hidden in coconut powder food packages shipped ... ( read original story ...)
Iran official dismisses U.S. sanctions against judges, courts
A top Iranian constitutional official on Friday dismissed the imposition of U.S. sanctions on Iranian judges for alleged gross human rights violations and hit back at the United States over police ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s oil exports jump in September defying sanctions: TankerTrackers
Iranian oil exports have risen sharply in September in defiance of U.S. sanctions, three assessments based on tanker tracking showed, throwing a lifeline to the Islamic Republic and its collapsing ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey arrests dozens, including members of pro-Kurdish party, in connection with deadly 2014 protests
Turkish authorities said Friday they have issued arrest warrants for 82 people, including current and former officials belonging to the country's pro-Kurdish opposition party, on charges stemming from ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey issues 82 arrest warrants over deadly protests
Turkish prosecutors on Friday issued arrest warrants for 82 people, including a mayor and several former lawmakers from the pro-Kurdish HDP party, who are accused of involvement in 2014 protests that ... ( read original story ...)