News broadcaster Al Jazeera has rejected allegations by Malaysian authorities that a documentary it aired last week about the arrest of undocumented migrants during the coronavirus pandemic was ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul mayor left note saying ‘sorry’ as South Korea mourns
Seoul's mayor left a note saying he felt “sorry to all people” before he was found dead early Friday, officials in the South Korean capital said as people began ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea official asks senior US envoy to revive stalled talks with North Korea
South Korea on Thursday asked a visiting senior U.S. envoy to try to revive stalled nuclear diplomacy with North Korea, which has refused to resume talks because of what it calls hostile U.S. policies ... ( read original story ...)
Major Explosion Rocks Iran Again, the 3rd Blast in 3 Weeks
The precise location of Friday’s explosion was unclear, but analysts said there are several military and training facilities in the area. ( read original story ...)
In deep trouble, Iran grabs a Chinese lifeline
For one thing, the Trump administration’s Iran policy has done nothing to empower viable alternatives to the regime inside Iran. The sad truth is that Iranians who oppose the re ... ( read original story ...)
The Horror of Femicide in Iran | Opinion
Femicide reinforces Iran's social hierarchy that some people have the right to control the destiny of others—whether in the name of God, country or honor, even in the most grotesque and dishonorable ... ( read original story ...)
Free Cars, $20 Down Payments in Philippines as Auto Sales Dive
Free cars and down payments as low as $20 a vehicle are up for grabs in the Philippines as dealers seek to recover from a record drop in sales brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Philippines strengthens COVID-19 screening, surveillance activities
The Philippines’ COVID-19 task force has approved measures seeking to strengthen screening and surveillance activities to curb the spread of the disease, Malacañang said Friday. These measures include ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports zero coronavirus deaths, 1,395 more cases
The Philippines' health ministry on Thursday reported zero coronavirus deaths, the first day in four months without a fatality, and 1,395 additional infections. In a bulletin, the ministry said total ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Uganda are using Covid-19 to oppress citizens
Corrupt governments around the world are using coronavirus to crackdown on political opposition and curtail human rights. CNN's Arwa Damon speaks to an LGBT rights lawyer in Uganda, a Filipino ... ( read original story ...)