"We understand the fatigue in America, but withdrawal must be measured and strategic in order to preserve the gains that Americans and Afghans have sacrificed so much for," Afghan ambassador Roya ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan mourns after 22 killed in university attack
Stunned students demonstrated outside Kabul University on Tuesday after at least 22 people were killed in a brutal, on-campus attack claimed by the Islamic State group. ( read original story ...)
‘Buddhist bin Laden’: Hardline monk hands himself over to police in Myanmar after a year on the run
A fugitive hardline Buddhist monk once dubbed the “Buddhist bin Laden” for stirring up religious hatred has turned himself over to the Myanmar authorities less than one week b ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: King Vajiralongkorn’s PR gambit ups stakes in war for popular support
When Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn gave impromptu comments to a foreign television reporter amid a sea of royalists on Sunday, social media reeled with shock at the break with generations of tradition ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protesters refuse to compromise after king speaks
King Maha Vajiralongkorn's rare message to his people on Sunday night hinting at possible compromise was heard widely, but pro-democracy leaders say they will continue their protests and maintain ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Approaches Former Prime Ministers to Lead Reconciliation Panel
Thailand may rope in a former prime minister to lead a reconciliation committee proposed by the parliament to resolve key issues raised by pro-democracy protesters. ( read original story ...)
Thailand to provide lifeline for ailing tourism sector
Government to ask airlines to limit price increases in exchange for low-interest loans, says finance minister - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand govt showers more soft loans for troubled tourism sector; 10 new imprted Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (Nov 3)
The Cabinet approved raising the ceiling for government soft loans from Bt20 million to Bt100 million. The Government Savings Bank (GSB) will apply annual interest of 0.01 per cent to banks who offer ... ( read original story ...)
Iran reports record of 8,932 new COVID cases in past 24 hours
Iran reported on Tuesday a record daily total of 8,932 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the overall figure to 637,712 for detected infections in the Middle East's worst-hit country, the Health Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s supreme leader, quoting Trump, mocks US election
Iran's supreme leader mocked America's presidential election Tuesday in a televised address, quoting President Donald Trump's own baseless claims about voter fraud to ... ( read original story ...)