As tensions continue to rise on the Korean peninsula – with the Republic of Korea (South Korea) sending tanks and troops to the DMZ – the government in Seoul could rest easy in knowing that its air ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Salon On Wheels Cuts Coronavirus Worries
A Myanmar barbershop business is trimming costs and generating cash amid concerns about the coronavirus, offering a salon on wheels to cautious customers who want their cuts away from crowded places. ( read original story ...)
Discussion on US-Bangladesh trade, commercial corridor held
Bangladesh Working Group organized the event in view of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) situation, reports BSS ... ( read original story ...)
As Beijing tightens its grip, Hong Kongers seek refuge in Taiwan
Hong Kongers have resettled in Taiwan since early 2019, seeking shelter from political turmoil as China cracks down on their home city. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sets Out Escape Plan to Aid Fleeing Hongkongers
2020-06-18 -- Authorities in Taiwan on Thursday set out plans to make the democratic island a safe haven for Hongkongers fearing a crackdown on dissent by China's feared state security police. The ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia becomes first state to seek suspension of standardized tests in 2020-21 due to coronavirus
Kemp said on Thursday that he would seek federal permission to suspend mandated standardized testing for 2020-21, the second year in a row, because of disruptions to learning due to the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Family of Rayshard Brooks demands charges against officers; ‘March on Georgia’ demands end to systemic racism
A "March on Georgia" demanding an end systemic racism in the criminal justice system and voter suppression in the state was underway in Atlanta. ( read original story ...)
Kemp and Woods want second year of no state tests in Georgia
Georgia's governor and the state school superintendent plan to ask for federal permission to suspend all state standardized testing in public schools for a second year. Gov. Brian Kemp and State ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine’s right to statehood under international law (Part-II)
Although the Resolution passed by the UNGA in 2012 does not constitute binding international law, it does bring Palestine one step further towards statehood under both the constitutive and declarative ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Oman detects 739 new cases, 1,467 COVID-19 recoveries
Oman detected 739 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 26,818, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday. For more coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)