The Saudi-led coalition described the STC's announcement of emergency rule in Yemen's south as an 'escalatory action'. ( read original story ...)
Women who dare dissent targeted for abuse by Yemen’s rebels
Huri’s fellow activists were disappearing, one by one. When she asked their families, each gave the same cryptic reply: “She’s traveling.” A few of the women re-emerged. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Virus Infections Rise Most in 2 Weeks on Imported Cases
Malaysia reported the highest daily increase in new coronavirus cases since April 16 due to infections among people who returned from overseas. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia jails student for flouting coronavirus lockdown as minister escapes with fine
MalaysiaMalaysia’s government has been criticised for excessively harsh punishments of lockdown violators, after a student was sent to prison for giving a cake to her boyfriend while a minister who ... ( read original story ...)
Afghan officials: Suicide bomber kills 3 civilians in Kabul day after visit by top U.S. general in Afghanistan
The government blamed the Taliban for the attack, which took place a day after the country's defense minister and the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan visited the facility. ( read original story ...)
Fire at Construction Site Kills at Least 8 in South Korea, With More Feared Dead
The death toll is expected to rise with many workers believed to be missing inside a warehouse filled with toxic gas. ( read original story ...)
Construction site fire in South Korea kills at least 25: Yonhap
A fire at a construction site in South Korea killed at least 25 people and injured another seven on Wednesday, Yonhap news agency reported, citing fire authorities. ( read original story ...)
South Korea fire: Dozens killed in warehouse blaze in Icheon
At least 25 people have been killed in a fire at a warehouse that was under construction in the South Korean city of Icheon. The blaze was caused by an explosion of flammable material being used in ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea construction fire kills 36
At least 36 people were killed Wednesday when one of South Korea's worst fires in years broke out at a construction site near the capital, officials said. They said the death toll could rise because ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea construction fire kills 8; 17 more presumed dead
A fire broke out on a construction site near South Korea's capital on Wednesday, killing eight workers and leaving another 17 presumed dead. Local fire official Oh Jung-hwan said the death toll could ... ( read original story ...)