To stimulate its pandemic-hit economy, a province in South Korea has been experimenting with universal basic income programs by regularly giving out cash, no questions asked. Now, some politicians ... ( read original story ...)
A coronavirus wave is hitting Myanmar, but Suu Kyi vows elections will go ahead
With the virus gripping one of the world’s least-developed countries, millions will gather to cast votes in a matter of weeks. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar workers accuse woman of B7m passport, visa services fraud
SAMUT PRAKAN: A 45-year-old woman has been arrested in Bang Phli district and charged with cheating hundreds of Myanmar workers out of about 7 million baht with fraudulent passport and visa services. ( read original story ...)
Twitter Shuts Iran-based Network Fanning Flames Of US Race Protests
Twitter said it has closed an Iran-based network of accounts fanning the flames around racial justice protests in the US sparked by the death of George Floyd. Floyd's death on May 25 became a symbol ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Slaps New Sanctions on Iran as U.N. Arms Embargo Set to Expire
Washington is trying to ensure the pressure stays on Iran, but Moscow could try to strengthen its ties to Tehran. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sanctions Deny Us Food and Medicine Mid-Pandemic, Iran Foreign Minister Says
Iran's foreign minister has accused the U.S of "conspiring to starve a population" during the coronavirus pandemic with its fresh round of sanctions that are expected to hit its economy hard. The ... ( read original story ...)
An American journalist was murdered in Turkey. Why didn’t the US investigate?
Turkish authorities say Halla and Orouba Barakat were killed in a family dispute. Others suspect a targeted assassination. ( read original story ...)
Foreigners Buy Most Turkey Assets Since 2018 After Rate Hike
Foreigners have purchased the most Turkish bonds and stocks since the start of 2018, attracted by the boost to yields from a surprise rate increase. But analysts and traders said geopolitical ructions ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may need to consider compiling third extra budget: senior LDP lawmaker
Japan may need to consider compiling another extra budget to help its economy if the current reserve fund is not enough to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, a senior ruling party lawmaker said on ... ( read original story ...)
Gang violence erupts in Bangladesh Rohingya camps forcing families to flee
Fighting leaves seven dead as rival factions fight for control of drugs trade and terrorise vulnerable refugees ... ( read original story ...)