United Nations Yemen envoy said on Thursday he expects the warring parties to formally adopt “in the immediate future” agreements on a nationwide ceasefire, key economic and humanitarian measures and ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia executes man who attacked Spanish dance troupe
Saudi Arabia on Thursday executed a Yemeni man found guilty of attacking a Spanish dance troupe and wounding three people on stage before a stunned audience in the capital last year. The Interior ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia moves to control spread of virus among migrant workers
Saudi Arabia has issued a series of strict company guidelines to help control the spread of coronavirus among migrant workers that make up about 75 per cent of the kingdom’s private sector labour ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Store to reopen in South Korea with an emphasis on fixing Macs and iPhones
The store will have limited hours and will focus on fixing existing customers' iPhones and computers. "To start, we'll have an adjusted schedule and guidelines to ensure customers ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-North Korean diplomat becomes first defector elected into South Korea’s parliament
Thae Yong Ho served as deputy head of the North Korean embassy in London from 2006, before defecting to South Korea with his family in 2016. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: On Trial
Myanmar's government is on trial in the International Court of Justice, accused of orchestrating a campaign of destruction against the Rohingya people. 101 East has now obtained secretly filmed ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey mob boss released while govt critics kept in prison
An organized crime boss serving a prison sentence in Turkey was set free Thursday as Turkish authorities continued releasing thousands of inmates to ease overcrowding during the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll rises by 125 to 1,643: health minister
Turkey’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased by 4,801 in the past 24 hours, and 125 more people have died, taking the death toll to 1,643, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Thursday. The ... ( read original story ...)
In Vietnam, There Have Been Fewer Than 300 COVID-19 Cases And No Deaths. Here’s Why
Vietnam shares a border with China, yet it has reported no deaths from COVID-19 and just 268 confirmed cases, when other Southeast Asian nations are reporting thousands. Experts say experience dealing ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines hotel owners send SOS
The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) has renewed its call to the government for support for the accommodation sector in the form of tax relief measures, labor force assistance and travel ... ( read original story ...)