Nepal has introduced new school textbooks depicting a revised map of the country showing areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limipyadhura as its territories. ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s revised map now in textbooks
Incorporates three strategically-important Indian areas as part of its territory Nepal has introduced new textbooks in the school curriculum that include the country's revised political map showing ... ( read original story ...)
COVID19: Iraq registers over 4,300 new cases, 76 deaths in the past 24 hours
Iraq’s Health and Environment Ministry announced on Friday that it had confirmed over 4,305 new coronavirus infections over the previous 24 hours, pushing the total national tally to over 300,000 ... ( read original story ...)
‘I Think Our Goal Is Worthy for Everyone in Thailand.’ Meet the Lawyer Trying to Reform the Thai Monarchy
If we don't fix the monarchy, we can't fix anything else," says 36-year-old human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa, who has altered political discourse in Thailand by questioning the country's most ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand to Offer Long-Term Visa to Travelers Who Quarantine
Thailand’s plan for reopening its borders to visitors is beginning to come into view.The country, which closed its borders at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, is looking to allow visitors to ... ( read original story ...)
Opposition leader: Billionaire king of Thailand has 38 jets, helicopters and other aircraft in private fleet
Leading Thai opposition leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is breaking the rules by accusing Thailand’s billionaire ruler, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who lives in Germany but jets back to Bangkok for ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Woos Tourists With A New Long Stay Visa
In the calendar year prior to the Covid-19 pandemic international tourists brought in about $64.2 billion, but with borders closed this number has plummeted dramatically. To qualify for the visa, long ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. says U.N. sanctions on Iran to be reimposed Saturday. What does that mean?
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration says that on Saturday (2000 EDT/0000 GMT Sunday) all United Nations sanctions on Iran have to be restored and a conventional arms embargo on the country ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam now Japan’s top coffee supplier, fueled by COVID
Sales of the higher-quality arabica beans favored by coffee shops have fallen. The trend has made Vietnam, the world's biggest producer of robusta, Japan's top supplier of coffee beans and ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte keeps one meter social distancing rule
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to retain the 1 meter (three feet) social distance requirement on public transport to reduce coronavirus infecions, rejecting moves to reduce it to 30 ... ( read original story ...)