In Afghanistan, four people have been killed and twenty others injured in a car bomb blast in Mehtarlam city of Laghman province. According to official sources, the convoy of Governor Laghman province ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea official apologizes for husband’s yacht trip to U.S.
South Korea's top diplomat is apologizing as controversy grows over her husband's recent decision to travel to the United States to buy an expensive yacht despite government COVID-19 advisories. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s trishaws turn campaigners as virus curbs canvassing
As surging coronavirus infections make election canvassing difficult in Myanmar, humble trishaw drivers are becoming unlikely champions for a nationwide ballot just a few weeks away. ( read original story ...)
India, Myanmar look to cement ties as China loses foothold
Myanmar is going through a significant phase with elections about a month from now and a crucial geopolitical re-alignment strangled by China, Myanmar is expanding its relationship with India. ( read original story ...)
On Myanmar visit, foreign secy & Army chief discuss ‘early repatriation’ of Rohingya refugees
India has informed Myanmar that it has committed to humanitarian efforts in both Myanmar & Bangladesh to facilitate early return of displaced Rohingyas. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s KBZ Takes Leading Role in Country’s Fight Against COVID-19
Kanbawza Group is playing a key role in Myanmar’s fight against COVID-19, spending nearly $6 million so far to build hospitals and provide key supplies and equipment. ( read original story ...)
India discusses Rohingya refugees issue with Myanmar as Bangladesh’s ‘close neighbour’
India has informed Myanmar that it has committed to humanitarian efforts in both Myanmar & Bangladesh to facilitate early return of displaced Rohingyas. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s central bank issues $1.6 billion worth of government bonds on IBM Blockchain
The Bank of Thailand, the country's central bank, has issued $1.6 billion worth of government savings bonds on IBM Blockchain.The post Thailand's central bank issues $1.6 billion worth of government ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly all of Iran on coronavirus red alert as cases, deaths hit records
Iran's Health Ministry said on Monday nearly the whole country was on a coronavirus red alert as cases and deaths rose to record levels, with a member of the state task force's warning field hospitals ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s stock-buying frenzy gives way to market fall
Saeed Laylaz, an economist, described the sell-off as the bursting of a bubble inflated by the government’s revenue-raising initiatives and the related stock-buying frenzy. “The market is correcting ... ( read original story ...)