The Nepal government has clarified that the Himalayan country was yet to allow commercial chartered flights during the ongoing suspension of international flights enforced since March due to the COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia removes 168,155 Houthi mines in Yemen
Houthi rebel fighters chant slogans as they hold their weapons during a gathering aimed at mobilizing more fighters for the Iranian-backed Houthi movement, in Sanaa, Yemen, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. ( read original story ...)
Yemen Fact Sheet – Site Management for IDPs in Yemen, May 2020
English News and Press Release on Yemen about Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Health, IDPs, Epidemic and more; published on 07 Jun 2020 by UNHCR ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports seven new coronavirus cases; no new deaths
Malaysian health authorities on Monday reported 7 new coronavirus cases, the lowest daily increase since movement and business curbs were imposed 3 months ago. ( read original story ...)
South China Sea: Pressures increasing on Indonesia and Malaysia
Chinese and Malaysian vessels were locked in a high-stakes standoff for more than one month earlier this year, near the island of Borneo in the South China Sea. ( read original story ...)
Asia Album: Malaysia eases more restrictions as COVID-19 under control
People wearing face masks walk on a street in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 7, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua) KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia is further easing restrictive measures ... ( read original story ...)
The Aftermath Plan for Afghanistan
Afghan government officials are understandably wary of the Doha Agreement’s requirement for the removal of all U.S. and coalition forces from the country. Their skepticism should be viewed within the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran underscores follow-up of Rouhani’s historic visit to Iraq
A handout picture released by Iraq's Prime Minister's Media Office on March 11, 2019 shows Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (L) shaking hands with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi as the latter ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea: Call from South to North goes unanswered for first time
South Korea plans to stop balloons to North Korea; What do we know about North Korea? Could North Korea handle a Covid-19 outbreak? The two Koreas make two phone calls a day throu ... ( read original story ...)
Jobs come first in South Korea’s ambitious ‘Green New Deal’ climate plan
The first stages of a South Korean government “Green New Deal” aiming to retool one of the world’s most fossil fuel-reliant economies is focused instead on protecting jobs as the country seeks to ... ( read original story ...)