Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Iraq has closed down all places of worship. Entertainment venues and the mass gatherings of citizens is also prohibited. Restaurants have been allowed to operate on ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea’s cases surpass 50 for 2nd day
South Korea on Sunday reported 57 additional cases of the coronavirus, marking a second day in a row that its daily jump is above 50 as authorities struggle to suppress ... ( read original story ...)
How the Coronavirus Crisis Exposed the False Promise of Iran-China Partnership
In fact, it was this heightening dependence that partly inhibited the Iranian leadership from adopting decisive action against Chinese vectors, although Beijing itself alerted the World Health ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan slams Iran’s role in 3 migrant deaths
Three Afghan migrants died after Iranian police shot at their vehicle, setting it ablaze. Initially, Iran denied its police were to blame. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Breaks Out of the Covid Tourist Trap
Vietnam is pulling ahead in the race to reopen Southeast Asia to city-hoppers and sunseekers.International arrivals were down 98% in May from a year earlier, after a record 2019. Yet success in ... ( read original story ...)
Stronger anti-terrorism law can prevent Philippines from becoming terrorist haven —Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday stressed the need for a stronger anti-terrorism law to prevent the country from being a safe heaven for terrorists. Lacson made the remark as he defended the passage ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s video gaming grandma, 90, plays her way into record books
Still nimble-fingered pensioner Hamako Mori holds Guinness world record as oldest gaming YouTuber ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan Never Built A Massive Fleet of World War II Aircraft Carriers
Japan lacked the industrial strength needed to wage a war against the United States. Yet, Japanese military planners seldom considered the limitations to their nation’s construction capabilities. One ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan saw highest inflation in the world during 2020: SBP
For Pakistan’s residents, fiscal year 2020 was the worst year as they witnessed highest inflation in the world forcing policy makers to increase interest rate. “Pakistan witnessed highest inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Global Coronavirus Cases Near 7 Million as Outbreak Grows in Brazil, India – Reuters Tally
People wearing protective face shields walk inside a park after few restrictions were lifted, during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New ... ( read original story ...)