The government is mulling whether to impose a stricter lockdown for the state of Selangor.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Kremlin says Russia, Saudi Arabia are at important part of oil talks
Russia and Saudi Arabia are at an important part of oil talks and recent flurry of phone calls between the leaders of the energy-rich countries are aiming at stabilizing the oil markets, the Kremlin ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia reshuffles Council of Senior Religious Scholars
Saudi Arabia at EXPO 2020 Dubai, sea temperature rises, Raina hails Dhoni, Chinese vlogger burned, Modi opens tunnel, gang-raped woman commits suicide in India, witch hunt, Trump on COVID... Dubai: ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s 9M2020 export of carpets from Turkey rises
Turkmenistan increases export of propylene polymer to EAEU member states ... ( read original story ...)
Kimchi crisis: Typhoon-hit South Korea suffers cabbage shortage
Cabbage prices have surged an eye-watering 60 percent due to extreme weather, hurting makers of the spicy Korean staple. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Ex-Political Prisoners Turn Counsellors to Ease Coronavirus Isolation
After spending years in confinement, few understand uncertainty, isolation and family separation better than Myanmar's former political prisoners. As the coronavirus spreads in Myanmar, sending ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Calls Off Polling in Rakhine, Shan Conflict Zones
The cancellations were expected, but some say the decisions were selective and benefit the ruling National League for Democracy. ( read original story ...)
The Day Myanmar’s Military Intelligence Chief was Sacked
On this day in 2004, the military regime’s prime minister, General Khin Nyunt, was ejected from office for alleged corruption, defying orders and lawbreaking. ( read original story ...)
Silent Running: Myanmar’s military shows off latest toy: Russian attack sub
When the Tatmadaw navy conducted its annual exercises, it had a new asset to brag about: the UMS Min Ye Thain Kha Thu, a Russian-made attack submarine. The 74-meter Kilo-class sub, which participated ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Reports First COVID-19 Case in Rakhine War Refugee Camps
An elderly woman at one of dozens of war refugee camps in Myanmar's Rakhine state has tested positive for COVID-19, the first confirmed case among more than 200,000 people displaced by nearly 23 ... ( read original story ...)