SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's President Moon Jae-in urged North Korea on Monday to refrain from raising tension and return to dialogue, after threats trumpeted by state media in Pyongyang to cut ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea is frustrated at its ‘failed diplomacy’ with the U.S. and South Korea, says expert
North Korea's recent proclamations of aggression must be viewed against the country's frustration with what it sees as failed diplomacy, said an expert on Monday. ( read original story ...)
South Korea May Face a New Coronavirus Wave Without Tough Social Distancing Measures: Expert
Face a New Coronavirus Wave Without Tough Social Distancing Measures: Expert The warning comes after the health authorities on Friday extended prevention and sanitation guidelines to protect against ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Ends Curfew, Marks 21 Days With No Local Coronavirus Cases
Thailand on Monday lifted a nationwide curfew after more than two months and allowed restaurants to resume selling alcohol as the coronavirus crisis eased, with 21 days since a recorded case of local ... ( read original story ...)
Iran reins in family planning as population ages
Annual population growth has dropped below 1% and, if no action is taken, Iran could become one of the world's oldest countries in the next 30 years, the health ministry says. Just two years ago, the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran warns may have to reimpose tough virus controls
Iran warned Monday it may have to reimpose tough measures against the novel coronavirus to ensure social distancing, as it reported more than 100 deaths for a second straight day. Health ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey attacks Kurdish targets in Iraq
Turkish warplanes struck dozens of Kurdish targets in Iraq out of self-defense, Turkey's National Defense Ministry said Monday. ( read original story ...)
As Turkey Shunned Russian Gas, Its Companies Amassed Debt
A string of Turkish companies have accumulated debt of about $2 billion to Russian state energy giant PAO Gazprom, according to people familiar with the matter, liability that could hinder Ankara’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s defense minister says he has halted deployment of Aegis Ashore system
Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono said on Monday that he had halted plans to deploy the Aegis Ashore air defense radar that can track and target ballistic missiles in space in two parts of Japan. ( read original story ...)
South Korea conveys ‘deep regret’ to Japan over wartime labor omission
South Korea expressed regret and summoned the top Japanese diplomat to Seoul over information omission regarding Korean wartime laborers. ( read original story ...)