South Korea considers reimposing social distancing restrictions. — Thailand officials debate the government's stimulus packages. SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s top infectious disease expert says ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea Reports Spike in Coronavirus Cases
South Korea has reported 40 new coronavirus cases for its biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days, causing alarm in a country where millions of children are returning to school. ( read original story ...)
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks. As ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports new spike in virus cases
More than 2 million children returned to class in South Korea Wednesday (May 27) despite a spike in new coronavirus cases. Tuesday marked the highest daily number of new infections in well over a ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed ... ( read original story ...)
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to cooperate as parliament opens
President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranian lawmakers to "cooperate" with his government in a speech on Wednesday during the inaugural session of the new parliament following a February election swept by ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s strategy for fighting covid-19 could backfire
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the ultimate authority in Iran, has left Iran’s armed forces in charge of leading the country’s efforts against the covid-19 pandemic. The militarization of Iran’s public ... ( read original story ...)
Iran, US prisoners held by two sides
Iran and the United States have long been sworn enemies, and despite rare prisoner swaps in recent years, they still hold a number of each other's nationals behind bars. Among those released were ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s newly elected parliament convenes despite pandemic
Iran convened its newly elected parliament on Wednesday, dominated by conservative lawmakers and under strict social distancing regulations, as the country struggles to ... ( read original story ...)