"Hydroxychloroquine is included in the [Syrian] national case management guidelines for COVID-19," though there's no evidence that it's effective, a World Health Organization representative tells NPR. ( read original story ...)
Iran-backed militias shuffled around Syria after airstrikes – report
Iranian-backed militias have been shuffled throughout Syria since a series of airstrikes targeted Iranian and Syrian targets in the country in recent weeks, according to local reports. The Liwa ... ( read original story ...)
Death penalty prevails in North Korea, white paper says
Capital punishment is still widespread in North Korea, but public executions and other forms of severe punishment could be receding, according to a South Korean report. ( read original story ...)
North Korea Hit by Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake near Pyonggang
Preliminary data estimated the epicenter to be approximately 23 miles northwest of Pyonggang, with some shockwaves being felt in parts of South Korea. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake with magnitude of 3.8 detected in North Korea
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was detected in North Korea's Kangwon Province on Monday evening, local time, according to South Korea's meteorological agency. ( read original story ...)
Nepal summons Indian envoy over border row
Nepal on Monday summoned the Indian envoy and handed a diplomatic note of protest over the construction of a link road that will reduce travelling time from India to the pilgrimage zone of Kailash ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s Covid-19 cases reach 134 after 8 more returnees from India test positive
According to the Ministry of Health and Population, of the 24 new cases, 22 are from Kapilvastu district in Western Nepal and one each from Saptari and Bardiya districts. ( read original story ...)
Maryknoll Priest helps Nepal’s disabled tackle Covid-19
One of your neighbors posted in Neighbor Posts. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) ... ( read original story ...)
Road Inauguration Sparks India, Nepal Border Row
Nepal has cited the inauguration of a road by India as a violation of its sovereignty. Nepal and India are in a row over a long running, but low profile, territorial dispute concerning a sliver of ... ( read original story ...)
China’s growing influence in Nepal politics
A dispute between India and Nepal has escalated into a full-blown diplomatic crisis. Kathmandu on Monday summoned the Indian ambassador who was given a 'diplomatic note'. Nepal is objecting over a ... ( read original story ...)