Nepal on Monday reopened one of its key border trade routes with China, six months after it was closed following the coronavirus pandemic, according to Nepalese officials. The Rasuwagadhi-Kerung ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul: Floating leaflets into North Korea threatens lives in South
A standoff over information sent into North Korea flared again Monday, as Seoul condemned the action and heads of activist groups vowed to continue the practice, which has been at the center of rising ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea rejects US extradition request over child abuse website
A South Korean court has denied a US extradition request for the man behind one of the world's largest child sexual abuse websites. Son Jong-woo, who ran the site Welcome to Video, served 18 months in ... ( read original story ...)
What I Saw in South Korea
I was 11 years old, living with my family in Baku, Azerbaijan. We were there because my dad worked for an oil company. We lived in a small expat community on the outskirts of Baku. We lived within ... ( read original story ...)
Iran blasts: What is behind mysterious ‘attacks’ at key sites?
In the past three months there have been an increasing number of mysterious incidents which have damaged sensitive sites in Iran. Numerous fires have broken out in nuclear facilities, oil refineries, ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Hardline Lawmakers Move to Summon Rouhani – Tasnim
Iran's hardline lawmakers plan to summon the president for questioning, a move that could ultimately lead to impeachment, media reported on Monday, amid growing discontent over the government's ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases, All Imported
Vietnam's health ministry on Monday reported 14 new coronavirus infections, all among Vietnamese citizens held in quarantine upon their arrival from overseas. The Southeast Asian country has been 81 ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam has ‘plenty of activity’ in its foreign direct investment pipeline: UBS
Coronavirus-related travel restrictions could hinder foreign direct investment inflows into Vietnam, but there's enough activity to "keep the ball rolling" in the immediate future, says Edward Teather ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 2,099 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths
The Philippines reported 2,099 more coronavirus infections on Monday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 46,333, its health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
127 foreigners in Philippines have COVID-19 – DOH
Over 100 foreign nationals in the Philippines have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said ... ( read original story ...)