"No credible North Korean leader — and certainly not this one — could really entertain the possibility of full denuclearization," one expert said. ( read original story ...)
North Korea Cracks Down on Local Markets, Overseas Defectors
As COVID-19 continues to hamstring the economy, North Koreans grow increasingly desperate – and the government moves to keep everything under tight control. ( read original story ...)
Nepal COVID-19 cases cross 200,000 amid fears of health catastrophe
Total coronavirus infections in Nepal crossed 200,000 on Wednesday, as health workers say the Himalayan nation was facing a "catastrophic" situation. In the last 24 hours there were 2,569 new cases ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s Second Wave of Coronavirus Leaves Mt Everest Deserted
The pandemic is seeing a second wave in Nepal. The tourism industry has been affected the most, with Mt Everest once again standing deserted with no mountaineers. The Himalayan range is empty and so ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign secretary Harsh Shringla to visit Nepal
Shringla’s visit will come close on the heels of a two-day trip to Kathmandu last week by the Indian Army chief, Gen MM Naravane ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign Secretary Shringla’s visit to Nepal on the cards: Nepal govt sources
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringlas visit to Nepal is on the cards and the final decision is yet to be taken, said Nepal government sources. ( read original story ...)
US urges Iran-backed Houthis to free Jewish hostage in Yemen
UAE helps reunite Jewish family from Yemen after over a decade apart “We call on the Houthis to respect religious freedom, stop oppressing Yemen’s Jewish population ... ( read original story ...)
Teen’s mom: Daughter, found dead in Malaysia, was abducted
French teen whose body was found last year near a Malaysian jungle resort where she vanished while on vacation said Wednesday that evidence ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia says aviation firms may need three years to recover
Airlines in Malaysia could take three years to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, depending on the outbreak in the country and abroad, the transport ministry said. The minister said earlier th ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 822 new coronavirus cases, two deaths
Malaysia's health ministry reported 822 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, raising the total to 42,872 infections. The Southeast Asian country also recorded two new deaths, taking total fatalities ... ( read original story ...)