South Korea says North Korea fired two more short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan. It was Pyongyang’s third missile test in eight days. Talks aimed at de-nuclearizing North Korea have stalled ... ( read original story ...)
India-Nepal territorial dispute flares over road to Tibet
A long-running territorial dispute between India and Nepal has flared over a new Indian-built road to a revered Hindu pilgrimage site in Tibet that Nepal says passes through its territory ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Confirms More Coronavirus Cases at Migrant Detention Centre
The United Nations has called on Malaysia to stop the crackdown, which it said has spread fear among migrant communities in Southeast Asia's third-largest economy, which has so far reported 7,059 ... ( read original story ...)
What is the new normal for Malaysia once COVID-19 eases?
As Malaysia heads into its final weeks of the conditional movement control order (CMCO), the prospect of having a new normal is becoming increasingly real. Since 18th March, Malaysia has been under ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 50 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths
Malaysian health authorities on Thursday reported 50 new coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative total to 7,059 cases. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia finally allows women to hold passports and travel without man’s approval
Major change is arriving in Saudi Arabia as the kingdom grants new rights to women. New laws that go into effect Friday allow women to apply for a passport and travel without permission from a male ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands of troops could leave Afghanistan as part of deal with Taliban
The Pentagon is preparing to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. The U.S. military is willing to go from the current level of 14,000 troops down to about 8,500 as part of an initial peace deal with the ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan attacks underscore scale of challenge facing peace negotiators
Taliban admits killing nine militiamen died denies targeting 14 worshippers ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. plans withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan
The U.S. military is ready to pull out nearly half its troops from Afghanistan as part of a ceasefire with the Taliban. The troops left behind would be targeted against ISIS. David Martin reports. ( read original story ...)
Foreigners Evacuated From Iraq Gas Field After Protests: Sources
Several dozen foreign workers were evacuated from Iraq following protests at a gas facility in the southern province of Basra, industry sources confirmed to AFP on Thursday. Five planes carrying ... ( read original story ...)