"Taken at the meeting were crucial measures for considerably increasing the firepower strike ability of the artillery pieces," KCNA reported. ( read original story ...)
China hopes U.S., North Korea can resume meaningful dialogue
China hopes the United State and North Korea can resume meaningful dialogue as soon as possible, the Chinese government's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Iraq Turns to Neighbors to Ease Economic Strains
Under pressure from low oil prices, Iraq is seeking debt relief from Kuwait and moving to bolster commercial links with Saudi Arabia. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea has 25 new cases in small outbreaks
South Korea has reported 25 additional cases of the coronavirus over a 24-hour period, amid a continuation of small-scale outbreaks in the country ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s most-notorious serial killing cold case now exposes huge injustices
Yoon was convicted of raping and murdering the 13-year-old girl in Hwaseong, South Korea, and sentenced to life in prison. The problem is, Yoon says he didn't do it. ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports 23 new cases, as authorities shut down nightclubs
Stella Kim and Associated Press South Korea reported 23 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, mostly from the densely-populated Seoul metropolitan area where authorities have shut down thousands ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar submits first report on Rohingya to UN’s top court
Document about steps Myanmar took for protecting Rohingya from genocide is with ICJ, official says as critics cry foul. ( read original story ...)
Life in coronavirus quarantine in a camp on the Myanmar-China border
Faced with the threat of a coronavirus pandemic which could have devastating effects in a country with poor health infrastructure, Myanmar's government and many ethnic armed organisations have taken ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports no new cases for fourth time this month
Elsewhere, for the first time since the pandemic began, China reported no new cases on Saturday and millions of Muslims are marking a muted and gloomy holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the end of the fasting ... ( read original story ...)
Iran oil tanker reaches Venezuela amid US tension
Both Venezuela and Iran have warned Washington not to interfere with the delivery. Venezuela is suffering a shortage of refined fuel, despite having the world's largest oil reserves. "The ships of the ... ( read original story ...)