On Saturday, a pro-monarch march was held in Nepal's capital Kathmandu where hundreds took to the streets to extend their support to a constitutional monarchy ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal crisis continues as key meet of Nepal’s ruling party ends inconclusively
The meeting at Prime Minister's official residence at Baluwatar has decided to discuss all the agendas in the Standing Committee meeting to be held at the party's central office in Kathmandu's ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic derails country’s economic recovery, Nepal Rastra Bank survey suggests
The country's economy does not appear to be on track to prompt recovery. A central bank survey has shown that production and transactions of various economic sectors remain less than 50 percent of the ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea May Tighten Curbs as Virus Cases Hit Nine-Month High
South Korea is considering stricter social-distancing measures, including a ban on gatherings at high-risk venues such as karaoke bars, as the Asian nation that was lauded for its initial coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Urges Vigilance as COVID-19 Clusters Emerge in Third Wave
South Korean authorities urged vigilance on Saturday as small coronavirus clusters emerged in a third wave, centred in the Seoul area, with infections near nine-month highs. The Korea Disease Control ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Album: When fishing boats meet sunset in Myanmar
Fishing boats are seen at Thante village beach located in Kyauktan township of Yangon region, Myanmar, Dec. 5, 2020. (Xinhua/U Aung) YANGON, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) -- When fishing boats meet the sunset -- ... ( read original story ...)
Iran nuclear deal: Saudi Arabia says Gulf states must be consulted if US revives accord
Prince Faisal bin Farhan warns kingdom and its regional allies’ involvement is only way to achieve ‘sustainable’ outcome ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s capsule with asteroid samples retrieved in Australia
A Japanese capsule carrying the first samples of asteroid subsurface shot across the night atmosphere early Sunday before successfully landing in the remote Australian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Mulls Limited Resumption of Inbound Tourism From Spring: Media
Japan's government is considering the resumption of inbound tourism on a limited basis from the spring as Tokyo prepares to host a delayed summer Olympics, the Asahi newspaper reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asteroid Odyssey: 3 Billion Miles for a Pinch of Dust
Japan’s space agency on Sunday successfully retrieved a capsule of asteroid dust dropped off by the space probe Hayabusa 2, with hopes it will carry hints about how life started on Earth. ( read original story ...)