To test effectiveness, North Korea said scientists would have to conduct trials abroad “since there is no case of Covid-19 in DPR Korea.” ... ( read original story ...)
US Military Eyes Changes to Troop Presence in South Korea
In a Pentagon briefing later Tuesday, Jonathan Hoffman, the chief Defense Department spokesman, confirmed that the DoD is taking an overall look at "whether we are properly supporting the missions ... ( read original story ...)
Former Army Medic Gets Second Silver Star Over 50 Years After Saving 10 in Vietnam
A Vietnam veteran has received his second Silver Star more than five decades after he earned it in a fierce battle at an enemy base camp, where he saved the lives of 10 other soldiers. Bart "Doc" ... ( read original story ...)
Why Rights Groups Worry About The Philippines’ New Anti-Terrorism Law
Petitions have piled up at the Philippines' Supreme Court to overturn a new anti-terrorism law championed by President Rodrigo Duterte, which could jail suspects without charge for weeks. The ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines police cracking down on cockfighting, mahjong
Gambling is part of the social fabric of the Philippines. But with most casinos closed, and online gambling not an option for the majority of the country, residents have turned to the old ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh regulator orders telcos to stop providing free access to social media
Bangladesh's regulator has ordered telecom operators and other internet providers in the nation to stop providing free access to social media services, becoming the latest market in Asia to take a ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus in India: ‘PM Modi, please make men share housework!’
Then why is it that most men are not doing their share of housework!" The petition's author, Subarna Ghosh, who was fed up of cooking and cleaning and doing laundry while trying to work from home, ... ( read original story ...)
US, India Nearing Trade Deal, Says New Delhi’s Commerce Minister
India and the U.S. are close to signing a trade deal after two years of negotiations, the Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. "I believe we [will] ... ( read original story ...)
Trump willing to work with China on COVID-19 vaccine for U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a willingness on Tuesday to work with China or other countries to bring a successful coronavirus vaccine to the United States, despite rising tensions between ... ( read original story ...)
Want to make profits from coffee in China? It’s actually a grind
“I raised prices by 10% in 2017 but that has done little to offset the jump in costs.” As a coffee market, China exerts a magnetic pull for Western brands keen to emulate the success of Starbucks Corp ... ( read original story ...)