A travel company in Myanmar has modified a dozen of its long-distance buses to make private pods for passengers in a bid to ease fears about coronavirus infection. JJ Express has built mini cabins ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey says Haftar forces need to pull out from key city for Libya ceasefire
Turkey on Saturday said Khalifa Haftar's forces in Libya need to withdraw from the strategic city of Sirte for a ceasefire agreement to be reached and accused France of "jeopardising" NATO security by ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan says Turkey lost ground in coronavirus fight
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Turkey had lost some ground in its battle with the coronavirus but a focus on hygiene, masks and social distancing will protect people and help the economy ... ( read original story ...)
Russia and Turkey’s Proxy War in Libya Heats Up
Russia and Turkey’s Proxy... DON'T LOSE ACCESS: Your IP access to ForeignPolicy.com will expire on June 15. To ensure uninterrupted reading, please contact Rachel Mines, sales director, at ... ( read original story ...)
Navy Now Says Vietnam Port Stop Likely to Blame for Carrier’s COVID Outbreak
Navy Secretary Braithwaite briefed reporters on the outcome of a months-long investigation into the Roosevelt's outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Philippines wants equitable access to vaccine
The Philippines wants equitable access to the vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) once it is developed and becomes available, as the country joins the World Health Organization (WHO)’s ... ( read original story ...)
Gerardo Parra walks up to ‘Baby Shark,’ collects first hit in Japan debut
Baby Shark” blared from the speakers at the Tokyo Dome when Gerardo Parra stepped to the plate in the second inning on Friday, as Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball leagued opened its shortened ... ( read original story ...)
Days after Galwan valley faceoff, China wooes Bangladesh, provides tariff exemption for 97% of exports from Dhaka
African Conference which took place this week in Indonesia, Chinese president Xi announced that China will grant duty free market access for Least Developed Countries (LDC) 97 per cent of the tariff ... ( read original story ...)
Mashrafe Mortaza: Ex-Bangladesh captain in coronavirus positive test
Bangladesh fast bowler, former captain and member of parliament Mashrafe Mortaza tests positive for coronavirus, along with two other players. ( read original story ...)
Amazon signals entry into alcohol delivery in India with nod in key state, document shows
Amazon.com has secured clearance to deliver alcohol in India's eastern state of West Bengal, according to a document seen by Reuters, signalling the U.S. e-commerce giant's first foray into the ... ( read original story ...)