A Malaysian coroner opened an inquest Monday into the death of a French-Irish teenager, a year after her unclothed body was found in the jungle following her disappearance while on holiday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia opens inquest into London teenager’s death near resort
A Malaysian coroner began an inquest on Monday into the death of a French-Irish teen, a year after her naked body was found near a nature resort where she mysteriously vanished while on holiday.Nora ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold key bilateral talks next week: official
Pakistani and Afghan officials will hold a wide range of talks early next week in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul to review cooperation in various fields including security and trade, officials said. Both ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Iraq working to cut airfares
An Iraqi Airways plane sits on the tarmac at Baghdad International Airport. Image Credit: AP Abu Dhabi: Iraq plans to work seriously to reduce the prices of airline tickets for travellers on Iraqi ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea sees 11th day of 3-digit increases
South Korea counted its 11th straight day of triple-digit daily jumps in coronavirus cases Monday after social distancing restrictions were ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul mandates face masks as South Korea battles spike in coronavirus
South Korea's capital Seoul on Monday mandated the wearing of face masks in both indoor and outdoor public places for the first time, as the country battles a surge in coronavirus cases centred in the ... ( read original story ...)
Apple’s South Korea unit proposes $84 million to support small businesses following antitrust probe
Apple Korea has been under investigation by the Korea Fair Trade Commission over allegations it abused its dominant position by forcing mobile carriers to pay for advertising and warranty repairs. ( read original story ...)
‘We want a true democracy’: students lead Thailand’s protest movement
Observers are astonished by how young people are challenging traditional hierarchies ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines in Talks With 16 Vaccine Makers to Secure Supplies
The Philippines is negotiating with 16 manufacturers of potential Covid-19 vaccines to procure supplies needed to battle Southeast Asia’s largest outbreak. ( read original story ...)
BI: Some foreigners fake marriages to enter Philippines
To skirt travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic and enter the Philippines, some foreigners pretend to be married to Filipinas, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported yesterday. ( read original story ...)