North Korea has told foreigners living in the capital city of Pyongyang that they are not permitted to leave, following the first possible case of coronavirus in the country. Last week, North Korea ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea marks armistice anniversary with fireworks
In the video provided by North Korea's official news agency KCNA, which Reuters cannot independently verify, Pyongyang residents were seen watching fireworks display over the tower of Juche Idea. The ... ( read original story ...)
Landslides sweep kill nine people in remote Nepal village
Landslides triggered by heavy rains killed nine more people in Nepal this week, raising the Himalayan nation’s death toll from floods and landslides to 160 since late May, a government official said ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen conflict: Southern separatists give up self-rule
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) said it had abandoned the self-rule it declared in April. The accord gives the STC representation in a new Yemeni government to be formed within 30 days. The ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency Gets Strong Boost From Thailand, 13 Crypto Services Approved
Thailand's clear regulatory climate has been cited as a reason for setting up crypto businesses in the country. ( read original story ...)
Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during exercise
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has launched underground ballistic missiles as part of an exercise involving a fake aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Lira Spirals Downward Despite Central Bank Efforts
Despite Ankara dipping liberally into its forex reserves to shore up the lira, the currency has continued to slide. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s MPs vote to tighten grip on social media
Turkey's parliament has passed a law to control social media platforms, a move human rights groups say poses a severe threat to freedom of expression. The law requires social media firms with more ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Tightens Social Media Control After Erdogan Cries Foul
Turkey’s parliament gave authorities new powers to tighten their grip on social media, delivering on a pledge made by Recep Tayyip Erdogan who’s complained of offensive postings. ( read original story ...)
Turkey tightens control on social media with new law
The Turkish parliament has approved a law that will allow stricter monitoring of social media content. Critics fear the new legislation is a further step toward silencing dissent in the country. ( read original story ...)