North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lifted a three week lockdown in the city of Kaesong and nearby areas, after a man who defected to the South returned to the border town last month showing coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Lifts Lockdown in Town After Suspected Coronavirus Case
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lifted a three-week lockdown in the city of Kaesong after a suspected case of the novel coronavirus there, state media reported on Friday, without saying if it had ... ( read original story ...)
UN Chief: ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences if Experts Cannot Access Aging Oil Tanker off Yemen
General Antonio Guterres urged Yemeni rebels on Friday to allow international experts to access an old, neglected oil tanker carrying more than a million barrels of crude oil, which is at risk of ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen’s vice president lauds Arab Coalition’s support against Houthis
Yemen’s Vice President Lt. Gen. Ali Mohsen Saleh Saudi Gazette reportADEN — Yemen’s Vice President Lt. Gen. Ali Mohsen Saleh expressed his appreciation for the continued support being provided by the ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea capital returns to tougher social distancing rules as virus cases spike
South Korea reported 166 new coronavirus cases as of Friday, of which 155 were domestic, prompting the reimposition of tighter social distancing curbs in Seoul area as authorities worried about the ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea tightens curbs in capital to control virus surge
South Korea tightened coronavirus measures on Saturday in Seoul and its surrounding areas as the country reported the highest number of new daily infections in more than five months. ( read original story ...)
Iran, Turkey slam UAE over peace deal with Israel
Iran and Turkey on Friday lashed out at their regional rival UAE over its decision to normalise diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing it of betraying the Palestinian cause, even as much of the ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank realigns $1.9 billion lending to help Philippines
The World Bank has realigned around $1.9 billion worth of loans in the pipeline for approval this year to help the Philippines recover from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 6,216 new coronavirus cases, 16 deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported 6,216 more novel coronavirus infections, the third-largest daily increase recorded in Southeast Asia up to now, and 16 additional deaths. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end with no Abe apology
Japan on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Emperor Naruhito expressing “deep remorse” over his country’s wartime actions at a somber ... ( read original story ...)