State-backed hackers from North Korea and Russia have been targeting organisations working on a coronavirus vaccine, Microsoft has said. It said a Russian group nicknamed "Fancy Bear" and North Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan: Suicide car bomb blast in Kabul kills many soldiers
A suicide car bomb exploded at the western entry gate of the Afghan capital Kabul, killing at least three soldiers and wounding four others, an Afghan official said. The explosion on Friday targeted a ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s ruling party declared winner in general elections
Myanmar's ruling party won a landslide victory in parliamentary elections as opponents in a military-backed party contested the results. ( read original story ...)
First Met police spy operation involved sex with Vietnam activist, inquiry told
SDS officers have allegedly been having sex with activists they were asked to monitor for nearly half a century ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey rules out Vietnam’s F1 slot but still hoping for 2021 race
Turkey will not fill Vietnam's vacant slot on next year's Formula One calendar but the Istanbul promoter remained confident on Friday his track could still host a race in 2021 and beyond. ( read original story ...)
Strong typhoon leaves 42 dead, 20 missing in Philippines
Thick mud and debris coated many villages around the Philippine capital on Friday after a typhoon killed at least 42 people and caused extensive flooding that sent people fleeing to their roofs, ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Vamco: Dozens dead as Philippines hit by powerful storm
At least 42 people have died and 20 others are missing after Typhoon Vamco made landfall in the Philippines, police say. Flooding on the largest island, Luzon, caused landslides, cut off roads and ... ( read original story ...)
Return of a ramen pioneer gives boost to Japan’s Covid-hit restaurant sector
Rai Rai Ken is back in business in Tokyo but pandemic has taken a heavy toll on ramen shops ... ( read original story ...)
12 killed as India, Pakistan trade fire in disputed Kashmir
Pakistani and Indian troops clashed anew in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, leaving 12 people dead, including three Indian and one Pakistani soldier, ... ( read original story ...)
More than 10 dead after India-Pakistan Kashmir clash
Indian and Pakistani forces on Friday waged their biggest artillery battle in several months leaving more than 10 dead and dozens wounded either side of their disputed Kashmir frontier, officials said ... ( read original story ...)