The Rohingya are a minority from largely Buddhist Myanmar, which brands them illegal immigrants although many say they can trace their ancestry there for generations. More than on ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 48 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Malaysia reported on Saturday 48 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 7,185. ( read original story ...)
Taliban leverages coronavirus crisis to burnish its image as violence in Afghanistan surges
Some districts don’t have doctors,” said Kate Clark, co-director of the Afghan Analysts Network. “It’s confusing, it’s a mess.” ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: 23 New Cases in South Korea, None in China
South Korea has reported 23 new cases of the coronavirus, mostly from the densely populated Seoul area where authorities shut down thousands of nightclubs, bars and karaoke rooms in a desperate ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Outbreak: South Korea students return to school wearing masks
The academic session of South Korea schools resumed on Wednesday when the schools reopen for the first time this year. ( read original story ...)
Could a green new deal turn South Korea from climate villain to model?
Country’s youngest MP is on a mission, inspired by Greta Thunberg, as climate moves up political agenda ... ( read original story ...)
Iran announces further easing of virus measures
Iran announced a further relaxation of coronavirus lockdown measures on Saturday and said it has started to control the outbreak in nearly a third of its provinces. The Islamic republic has battled ... ( read original story ...)
Rouhani says Iran to retaliate over any U.S. ‘trouble’ for Venezuela-bound tankers
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned on Saturday of retaliatory measures against the United States if Washington caused problems for tankers carrying Iranian fuel to Venezuela, the semi-official ... ( read original story ...)
Rouhani says Iran to reopen cultural and religious sites
Iranian president says museums and historical sites to reopen on Sunday to coincide with the Eid el-Fitr celebrations. ( read original story ...)
Petrol tankers sail from Iran to Venezuela in defiance of US
Five ships laden with Iranian petrol are heading across the Atlantic to Venezuela in defiance of US sanctions on both countries, raising the question of what Washington will do when they approach the ... ( read original story ...)