South Korea is tightening social distancing measures in the Seoul metropolitan region as the country reported its highest number of new COVID-19 cases in nearly two months. ( read original story ...)
As U.S. Ramps Up Reopening, Coronavirus Restrictions Return in South Korea
U.S. cities and states progressed with plans to restart their economies, but South Korea reimposed some social-distancing measures around the capital after its biggest daily rise since early April and ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea tightens restrictions after COVID-19 setback
Public institutions including museums, theatres and multifunctional halls in the greater Seoul area would again be shut down immediately. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Virus cases jump again in South Korea, India
South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a resurgence that health officials warn is getting harder to track and risks erasing some of the nation's ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea is closing parks and museums, and warns of more restrictions after recording its biggest jump in COVID-19 cases in 53 days
South Korea's coronavirus response has been hailed as a global model for controlling the virus, but officials are worried about new cases. ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports worrying new spike in cases
Meanwhile, concerns are growing over "silent" or asymptomatic carriers, according to two new studies. Here's what to know about the coronavirus, plus a timeline of the most critical moments: Download ... ( read original story ...)
Iran dismisses ‘desperate’ US move to end nuclear waivers
Tehran on Thursday dismissed the impact of what it called Washington's "desperate attempt" to end sanction waivers for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord. The Atomic Energy Organisation of ... ( read original story ...)
Conservative Ex-Tehran Mayor Ghalibaf Elected Iran Speaker
Iran's new parliament on Thursday elected former Tehran mayor Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf as its speaker, consolidating the power of conservatives ahead of next year's presidential election. The vote ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey resumes intercity train service after 2-month halt
Intercity train service resumed on a limited basis Thursday in Turkey as the government eases restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus. Service restarted following a two-month suspension with a ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, Greece spat over border policy and treatment of refugees
Turkey's foreign ministry has accused Greece of breaching the fundamental rights of refugees and migrants, and also increasing tension along the countries' shared borders instead of engaging in ... ( read original story ...)