South Korea needs to train for potential infectious disease outbreaks worse than COVID-19 and detailed treatment guidelines, as risks of more frequent such outbreaks rise and public sickbeds remain ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Faces Shortage of Medics, Beds as Virus Cases Spike Again – Official
Hospitals in Iran face acute shortages of medical personnel and beds as the country tackles a powerful second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, a senior official of Tehran’s anti-coronavirus task force ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Risks grow after blast hits Iran’s nuclear program
A mysterious explosion and fire at Iran's main nuclear facility may have stopped Tehran from building advanced centrifuges, but it likely has not slowed ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey: 7 security personnel die in reconnaissance plane crash
Seven Turkish security personnel have been killed after a plane belonging to the country's police force crashed into a mountain in eastern Turkey, according to the Ministry of Interior. The small jet ... ( read original story ...)
Plane crashes in eastern Turkey; 7 security personnel dead
A small plane belonging to Turkey's police force has crashed into a mountain in eastern Turkey, killing seven security personnel on board, Turkey's interior minister said Thursday. The plane was ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 29 new coronavirus deaths, 2,498 infections
The Philippines' health ministry on Thursday reported 29 new coronavirus deaths and 2,498 additional cases, the country's the biggest daily rise in confirmed infections in more than a week. ( read original story ...)
Minorities under attack as PM pushes ‘tolerant’ Pakistan
It’s been a tough month for religious minorities in Pakistan, and observers warn of even tougher times ahead as Prime Minister Imran Khan vacillates between trying to forge a pluralistic nation and ... ( read original story ...)
Venkatesh Prasad reveals why India used Virender Sehwag and Robin Uthappa in bowl-out against Pakistan at 2007 World T20
Venkatesh Prasad reveals why India used Virender Sehwag and Robin Uthappa in bowl-out against Pakistan at 2007 World T20 ... ( read original story ...)
New China deals signal Belt and Road revival in Pakistan
China and Pakistan signed projects worth $11bn, including a $3.9bn hydroelectric dam and a $7.2bn railway upgrade. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Reports 1,574 New Coronavirus Infections, 76 New Deaths
Indonesia reported 1,574 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of infections to 81,668 its health ministry said. Indonesia also reported 76 new coronavirus deaths, taking the ... ( read original story ...)