A North Korean news agency announced on Saturday that Kim Jong Un attended a factory opening, which would be his first public appearance in 20 days amid worldwide rumors that he was gravely ill. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reportedly appears in public amid health rumours
Neither the KCNA nor the official Rodong Sinmun newspaper immediately released photos online from the ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Anthony Loyd in Afghanistan: from the Taliban to troop withdrawal
In the rose garden of the warlord walked a newly freed man. Spare-framed, his dark hair cropped in a convict cut, he was in his early thirties and had a pale, drawn face that suggested recent pain. ( read original story ...)
Colorado Purchased 100K COVID-19 Tests From South Korea and ‘Kept It Under Wraps’ to Avoid Feds Seizure, Says Governor
Colorado Governor Jared Polis said that the state did not announce a recent shipment of coronavirus test kits because "we simply didn't know if anybody would swoop in" and take the shipment. ( read original story ...)
U.S. seizes millions, disrupts purchase of oil tanker in move targeting Iran’s elite Quds Force
New sanctions and criminal charges raise tensions after U.S. designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group last year, killed chief military strategist in drone strike. ( read original story ...)
India extends its lockdown for two more weeks
The restrictions have slowed the infections, but brought hardship to millions ... ( read original story ...)
Blowers on tour: discovering India with the star of BBC’s The Real Marigold Hotel
It’s difficult to imagine a more amiable travelling companion than Henry Blofeld. The veteran cricket pundit, bon vivant and raconteur is a ray of octogenarian sunshine — both in outlook and ... ( read original story ...)
India Extends Nationwide Coronavirus Lockdown By 2 Weeks
A previous lockdown extension was due to expire Sunday, but has been extended through May 18. Starting Monday, areas will be divided into zones according to the concentration of COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
Trump press secretary attacks China and WHO at first White House briefing
Kayleigh McEnany was less combative than the president, but channeled him on the coronavirus and Michael Flynn ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration Takes Harder Actions on China During Pandemic
Since the coronavirus spread from a metropolis on the Yangtze River across the globe, hard-liners in both Washington and Beijing have accelerated efforts to decouple elements of the relationship. ( read original story ...)