A youthful protest movement is taking aim at the country’s monarchy, a secretive and powerful institution protected by one of the world’s most severe lèse-majesté laws. ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: police arrest student activist for sedition
Pro-democracy rallies continue with large event due to be held in Bangkok on Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Cries Victory After US Bid To Extend Arms Embargo Flops At UN
Iran on Saturday hailed a UN Security Council vote rejecting a US bid to extend an arms embargo on the Islamic republic, saying its foe has "never been so isolated". President Hassan Rouhani said the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran says U.S. humilated by rejection of bid to extend arms embargo on Tehran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Washington had suffered a humiliating defeat in its bid to get a U.N. arms embargo on Tehran extended. ( read original story ...)
Turkey may suspend ties with UAE over Israel deal, Erdogan says
The Turkish foreign ministry said history would never forgive the UAE's "hypocritical behavior" in agreeing such a deal, which recasts the order of Middle East politics. Under the U.S.-brokered deal - ... ( read original story ...)
4,351 new cases push Philippines’ COVID-19 tally to almost 158,000
The Philippines on Saturday reported 4,351 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the nationwide total to 157,918, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This marks the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 4,351 new coronavirus cases, 159 more deaths
The Philippine health ministry on Saturday reported 4,351 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 159 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 157,918 infections and 2,600 deaths. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Total COVID-19 cases in India cross 2.5 million mark, Philippines reports over 4,000 new cases in one day
Health workers arrange the vials after collecting blood samples during serological survey for COVID-19 screening in New Delhi, India, Aug. 6, 2020. (Xinhua/Partha Sarkar) -- Total COVID-19 cases in ... ( read original story ...)
Nazmul Hassan says Bangladesh are happy to tour but cricket at home ‘too risky’
BCB president is confident nearly all of the team's postponed series will take place in due course | ESPN.co.uk ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: Weather delays day three of second Test
More bad weather delays the start of the third day of the second Test between England and Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl. ( read original story ...)