Iraqi militias backed by Iran have agreed to temporarily halt attacks targeting the American presence in Iraq, on the condition that US-led coalition troops withdraw from the country. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Celltrion gets approval for Phase 3 trials of COVID-19 antibody drug
South Korean drugmaker Celltrion Inc said on Monday it has received regulatory approval for Phase 3 clinical trials of an experimental COVID-19 treatment. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar releases voter app criticised for Rohingya label, despite EU objection
(Reuters) - Myanmar’s election commission has released a smartphone app criticised over its use of a derogatory label for Rohingya Muslims despite entreaties by its European Union funders to ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar sees 1,910 new Covid-19 cases, 48 more dead
Myanmar found 1910 Covid-19 new confirmed cases on October 11 and 48 more people died, announced the Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS) on the night of October 11. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: Villages burned, civilians injured and killed as Rakhine State conflict escalates
English News and Press Release on Myanmar about Protection and Human Rights; published on 12 Oct 2020 by Amnesty ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand logs 5 new Covid cases Monday
Thailand on Monday reported five new coronavirus cases, all Thai nationals returning from overseas, raising the total to 3,641. No new deaths were reported. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s logistics startup Flash Express raises $200 million
Flash Express, a two-year-old logistics startup that works with e-commerce firms in Thailand, said on Monday it has raised $200 million in a new financing round as it looks to double down on a rapidly ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand to focus on boosting consumption, liquidity post-coronavirus, says finance minister
Thailand will focus on spurring domestic consumption and reopening an economy badly hit by the impact of the coronavirus crisis, the country's new finance ministry said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
At Least 18 Killed in Bus, Train Collision in Thailand
At least 18 people were killed when a tour bus collided with a train early Sunday in central Thailand. Authorities say the bus was crossing a railway track when the train struck the vehicle near a ... ( read original story ...)
Mohammad Reza Shajarian, classical singer revered in Iran, dies at 80
He was banned from performing in the country after siding with protesters after a disputed presidential election in 2009. ( read original story ...)