Some schools hold back from reopening amid biggest rise in cases in 53 days, with authorities struggling to identify transmission routes ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea’s central bank lowers rate to 0.5%
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: South Korea may return to restrictions after cases spike as US deaths pass 100,000
Tory MPs defy UK PM over Dominic Cummings lockdown breach; European commission proposes €750bn coronavirus recovery fund; Kenya records highest one-day case rise. Follow the latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea sees largest spike in virus cases in nearly two months
South Korea reported its biggest spike in coronavirus cases in nearly two months on Thursday, as officials scramble to tackle fresh clusters that have raised concerns of a possible second wave of ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports 79 new coronavirus cases, most since April 5
South Korea reported 79 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, the largest one day increase since April 5. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s central bank cuts rates, expects economy to contract this year
The Bank of Korea had previously pledged unlimited liquidity through June via repurchase agreements and began lending to securities firms for the first time in the its 70-year history. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports 11 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Thailand on Thursday reported 11 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, bringing its total to 3,065 confirmed cases and 57 fatalities since the outbreak started in January. ( read original story ...)
United States ends Iran nuclear deal waivers
The Trump administration announced Wednesday it was ending all sanctions waivers permitting foreign companies to work at Iran's nuclear facilities, further severing Washington from a 2015 accord. ( read original story ...)
Hard-line former Tehran mayor named Iran parliament speaker
Iran's parliament voted Thursday to elect a hard-line former mayor of Tehran as the legislative body's new speaker. Iranian state television said Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf had been elected during a ... ( read original story ...)
Romina Ashrafi: outcry in Iran over so-called ‘honour killing’ of 14-year-old girl
Police let teenager who ran away be taken back home by father despite her fears he would be violent ... ( read original story ...)