Malaysia on Thursday reported 40 new coronavirus cases with one additional death, the health ministry said. The country has so far recorded a total of 6,819 infections, with 112 fatalities. ( read original story ...)
1MDB: Malaysia drops charges against Wolf of Wall Street producer
Prosecutors in Malaysia have dropped charges against Wolf of Wall Street producer Riza Aziz over the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal. Mr Riza, stepson of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, was ... ( read original story ...)
Truck bomb in Afghanistan kills 5 civilians
Five civilians were killed in Afghanistan on Thursday by a truck bomb in front of the defense ministry building in the eastern Paktia province city of Gardiz, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Official says suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan kills 5
A suicide bombing in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktia province on Thursday that looked to target a military compound but exploded before its destination killed five ... ( read original story ...)
Golf joins baseball, soccer in South Korea as sports resume
Golf joined baseball and soccer on Thursday as sports in South Korea that are back in action. The women’s KLPGA Championship started with three players — ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to increase contact tracing after infection spike
South Korea is aggressively working to increase its contact tracing efforts, health authorities said after a recent ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand to set up $3 billion fund to help small businesses hit by virus
Thailand will set up a fund worth up to 100 billion baht ($3.11 billion) to support small businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, a deputy prime minister said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Monks in Thailand adjust to school amid COVID-19
As monks return to school in Thailand, the steps they are taking to protect themselves may give the U.S. a glimpse of what schools might look like in a coronavirus world. ( read original story ...)
Iran dismisses U.S. threat to trigger return of U.N. sanctions
Iran's Foreign Minister on Thursday dismissed as "foolish claims" U.S. threats to trigger a return of all United Nations sanctions if the U.N. Security Council does not extend an arms embargo on ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey to host Champions League final in August, resume leagues on June 12
Turkey plans to host the Champions League final in late August, the head of its football federation said on Wednesday, and will resume domestic soccer leagues without fans on June 12 after a ... ( read original story ...)