North Korea is preparing to bombard South Korea with millions of insulting leaflets dropped by balloon, in a further sign of rapidly deteriorating relations between the two countries.The North has ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea says Bolton’s claims on Trump-Kim summit distorted
In his new memoir giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Washington’s dealings on foreign affairs, Bolton describes how President Trump’s engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un failed to ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea says it is battling ‘second wave’ of coronavirus
Health authorities in South Korea said for the first time on Monday it is in the midst of a "second wave" of novel coronavirus infections focused around its densely populated capital, stemming from a ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand marks 28 days without local transmission, aims to ease travel
Thailand hopes to ease some coronavirus restrictions on foreigners entering the country after going for 28 days without recording any domestic transmissions, a senior official said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: U.S., Brazil protest Thailand’s pesticide ban over impact on wheat, soy exports – documents
The United States and Brazil lodged separate protests with Thailand over its ban on two farm chemicals earlier this month, documents reviewed by Reuters show, saying the "restrictive" and "serious" ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s currency reaches lowest value ever against the dollar
Iran’s currency on Monday dropped to its lowest value ever against the dollar and officials warned Iranian exporters to bring their foreign earnings home ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s lonely tourist attractions face make-or-break week
Turkey's Mediterranean coasts and historic attractions face a critical week as the government presses to open borders and salvage at least part of a tourist season already battered by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Halkbank shares jump after U.S. prosecutor in sanctions case steps down
Shares in Turkish state lender Halkbank surged 8% on Monday after U.S. federal chief prosecutor Geoffrey Berman, who oversaw a court case against the bank, stepped down over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Mustapha Carayol: ‘Players want to come to Turkey because of the fans’
Former Leeds and Nottingham Forest winger on life in the Turkish second tier, the ‘incredible atmosphere’ involved in playing for Gambia and the influence of Steve Evans and Paul Ince ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Revolution Scam: Philippines’ DOF Warns Of Scheme Using Government Officials’ Names
The Philippines’ Department of Finance issues a new warning against Bitcoin Revolution, an online investment scam that uses names of Philippine officials to dupe investors into putting money in an ... ( read original story ...)