The documentary series “The Last Dance” revisited the historic career of Michael Jordan during the 90s. One important aspect of that stretch included Jordan’s baseball stint where his gear is ... ( read original story ...)
King upholds Muhyiddin as Malaysia PM in brief Parliament sitting
All but state media barred from session, first since Muhyiddin took power, with king's speech only item on agenda. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s political crisis could worsen coronavirus and economic challenges
As countries globally grapple with the coronavirus outbreak and the resulting economic fallout, Malaysia faces an additional threat — the fragility of its current government. ( read original story ...)
Taliban suicide bomber kills 9 troops in eastern Afghanistan
A suicide bomber in a stolen military Humvee targeted a base in eastern Afghanistan belonging to the country's intelligence service early on Monday, killing at least nine members of the force, Afghan ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea denied abducting South Koreans on 1969 flight, document shows
North Korea denied allegations of abducting the crewmembers and passengers of a Korean Air Lines flight hijacked in 1969. ( read original story ...)
BTS’ Jungkook and Other K-Pop Stars Visited Itaewon Area Where South Korea’s Coronavirus Second Wave Broke Out
The K-pop artists were reported to have visited entertainment venues in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul from the evening of April 25 until dawn on April 26. ( read original story ...)
South Korea calls for giving WHO teeth in face of new diseases
GENEVA (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in called on Monday for giving the World Health Organization (WHO) more teeth to combat emerging diseases that threaten global health. Moon, in ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Airways to file for bankruptcy rehabilitation after coronavirus shutters Thailand tourism
Thai Airways International had been suffering financially even before coronavirus brought travel to a near standstill. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Economy Contracts For First Time Since 2014
But the outbreak has sharply bruised the country's cash cow, with tourist vendors reporting as early as mid-January a drop in visitors after China -- Thailand's largest source of tourists -- went into ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Khamenei Hits Out at Trump and ‘Nonsensical’ Pompeo, Says Americans Will Be Expelled From Iraq and Syria
Tensions between Washington, D.C. and Tehran have remained high even as both nations struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)