South Korean and North Korean troops exchanged gunfire in the demilitarised zone between the nations Sunday morning, and the two sides are now in talks via a military communication line. North Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Strong winds fuel raging wildfire in South Korea
A wildfire broke out and spread quickly across the Goseong region of South Korea on Friday evening.Located in the northeastern part of the country, the fire was spotted around 8 p.m., local time, ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports three new coronavirus cases, as some restrictions ease
Thailand reported three new coronavirus cases and no new deaths on Sunday, as the country started lifting restrictions on some businesses and aspects of life. ( read original story ...)
Iran coronavirus deaths rise by 65 to 6,156 as contamination slows
Iran's death toll from new coronavirus increased by 65 over the previous 24 hours to reach 6,156 on Saturday, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said in a statement on state TV. The total ... ( read original story ...)
The US and Iran are still perilously close to conflict
Even amid the coronavirus crisis, the countries are trading threats, says the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group ... ( read original story ...)
‘Second tragedy’: Cremation traumatises in virus-hit Philippines
Families of coronavirus victims in the Philippines are being denied traditional death rites in favour of hurried, impersonal cremations, with virus restrictions often meaning they are forbidden a last ... ( read original story ...)
Kiwi aid worker in Bangladesh says next few weeks critical
A New Zealand aid worker based in the world's largest refugee camp is bracing for coronavirus to sweep through the settlement as the government is urged to step up its humanitarian response. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Biggest day jump in India, sites reopen in China
India has reported the biggest one-day jump in coronavirus cases as the country of 1.3 billion enters the 40th day of a nationwide lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Robots and cameras: China’s sci-fi quarantine watch
Robots delivering meals, ghostly figures in hazmat suits and cameras pointed at front doors: China's methods to enforce coronavirus quarantines have looked like a sci-fi dystopia for legions of people ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Residents flocking to tourist sites in China
China residents are flocking to tourist sites, many newly reopened, during a five-day holiday that runs through Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)