The top U.S. general said on Tuesday that North Korea’s recent test of short-range missiles was not particularly provocative or threatening to the United States. “I don’t think it is particularly ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Reports 85 New Coronavirus Cases, With One New Death
The health ministry also reported one new death, with a total of 83 fatalities so far. Malaysia had had the highest number of confirmed infections in Southeast Asia but was overtaken this week by ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq is trying yet again to form a government. Why is it so hard?
Iraqi President Barham Salih gathered the Shia, Kurdish and Sunni political blocs at the presidential palace to task head of intelligence Mustafa al-Kadhimi with forming a new government. Kadhimi is ... ( read original story ...)
High voter turnout in South Korea elections despite COVID-19 crisis
Fear of the coronavirus pandemic did not keep large numbers of South Koreans from heading to the polls to vote Wednesday in national parliamentary elections. ( read original story ...)
South Korea is holding an election even as it rebounds from coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus has been both an immense logistical challenge and an election issue, but the government appears to be passing the test. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Moon faces a referendum of public confidence at the polls
South Korea heads to the polls on Wednesday for legistlative elections against the backdrop of the global coronavirus pandemic that has taken thousands of lives worldwide. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s ruling party is projected to win majority in parliamentary election: exit polls
South Korean’s ruling party is projected to win a majority in a parliamentary election held on Wednesday, according to exit polls jointly conducted by three major local TV networks. Moon’s progressive ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Coronavirus Test Run: How to Hold an Election
South Koreans streamed into polling stations wearing face masks and plastic gloves, taking part in the world’s first major national election held during the new coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Vote During Pandemic May Become Model for the World
South Korea is holding the biggest election since the coronavirus pandemic spread around the globe -- and it might spur other world leaders with good poll numbers to follow suit.Surveys show President ... ( read original story ...)
Officials Say Eight Killed in Myanmar’s Rakhine State; Army Says Reports Fabricated
Eight people were killed by shelling in Myanmar's Rakhine state on Monday, two local officials and a resident said, but the army said reports that civilians in the village had been shelled were ... ( read original story ...)