The Taliban and Afghanistan's president announced late Saturday a three-day cease-fire ahead of a major Islamic holiday that begins Sunday to mark the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand lockdown: Jobless and trapped migrant workers in limbo
Thailand's migrant workers face a precarious future as the country emerges from coronavirus restrictions. Thailand's four million migrant workers are more vulnerable than ever after recent layoffs due ... ( read original story ...)
Health and safety to come first for tourism in Thailand when travel resumes after Covid-19. Hygiene measures offer a clean break for visitors
A visitor to a beach Thailand wears a face mask. The country is promoting itself as a clean, safe destination for when tourism restarts. Photo: Jack Taylor/AFP via "M ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases for fourth time this month
Thailand on Sunday reported no new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, maintaining the total to 3,040 confirmed cases and 56 fatalities since the outbreak began in January. ( read original story ...)
North Korea to Bolster Nuclear Forces as Iran Busts Venezuela Sanctions in Twin Tests for Trump
Kim Jong Un ordered new policies to further ramp up his nation's nuclear war deterrence on Saturday, as an Iranian tanker entered Venezuela waters. ( read original story ...)
Turkey Raises Tax on Individual FX Purchases to Aid Virus Battle
Turkey hiked the tax on individual foreign currency purchases to raise additional resources to battle the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Philippines braces for ‘perfect storm’ as rainy season brings dengue, flu, measles
Apart from concerns about the capacity of health centres to treat patients, many of the seasonal illnesses, such as dengue, exhibit similar symptoms as the novel coronavirus in the beginning stages, ... ( read original story ...)
UAE mourns victims of Pakistan plane crash
The UAE extended its sincere condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the victims of the plane crash in the Pakistani city of Karachi following a number of ... ( read original story ...)
Death toll from Pakistan airliner crash 97, black box found: authorities
The flight data recorder from the Pakistani airliner that crashed into a residential neighbourhood of Karachi has been found, an official said on Saturday, as the death toll rose to 97. Pakistan ... ( read original story ...)
Traders want ‘Made in Pakistan’ to be promoted
Businessmen have said that ‘Made in Pakistan approach should be promoted and the slogan should strengthen the manufacturing sector of the country, the media reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)