A lockdown in Myanmar's conflict-stricken Rakhine was expanded late Wednesday to the entire state, halting the movement of more than three million people as the number of coronavirus cases steadily ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand vows to step up action vs ‘illegal’ online sites
A top official in Thailand said Wednesday that his country will step up action against online content that breaks its laws, two days after forcing Facebook to block a group that ... ( read original story ...)
From Thailand to Israel, schools around the world return with COVID-19 guidelines
NBC News’ Kelly Cobiella gives a view into what the new normal is like at schools around the world as students return to classes. ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris vows support for Israel and protection against Iran
Sen. Kamala Harris told a virtual fundraiser Wednesday that a Joe Biden administration would offer unwavering support for Israel. ( read original story ...)
Iran to Allow U.N. Inspections of Previously Blocked Nuclear Sites
The reversal comes amid a United Nations Security Council split over whether to restore international sanctions against Iran’s economy — and demolish a 2015 accord that limits its nuclear program. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan, Trump discuss Mediterranean tension on phone
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump talked on the phone on Wednesday to discuss bilateral and regional issues, including the Mediterranean, Erdogan's office said. ( read original story ...)
Turkey, Greece stick to their guns in escalating Med dispute
Turkey and Greece have both vowed to defend their competing claims in eastern Mediterranean as the NATO allies remained locked in a tense dispute over offshore energy exploration rights ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe’s biggest win was convincing Japan Inc he would stick around
The fact that even these trivial diary items are now being tabulated and parsed in the equity strategy notes of big investment banks is part of a broadening concern that Mr. The speculation, which ... ( read original story ...)
Lockheed nets $18.8M to support Japan’s Aegis Ashore system
Lockheed Martin won an $18.8 million modification contract for planning and risk reduction of the Aegis Ashore defense system in Japan. ( read original story ...)
China’s easing of travel restrictions give Macao casinos hope
Macao closed its borders to tourists in March ... casino operators’ stock prices are picking up on optimism that business will improve with China’s easing of travel restrictions. ( read original story ...)