The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus outbreak in Syria’s Idlib a ‘matter of time’
Refugees International report sheds light on dire situation faced by residents in rebel-held area amid outbreak fears. ( read original story ...)
War Within War: As Saudi Prince Edges Away from Yemen, His Allies Feud
After five years of war, the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, appeared to be inching away from his ruinous campaign in Yemen in recent weeks, seizing on the coronavirus pandemic to declare a ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Probably Circulating in Yemen, U.N. Says, Amid Funding Shortage
There is a "very real probability" the new coronavirus is circulating in Yemen, the United Nations said on Tuesday, warning that an aid funding shortfall would compromise efforts to combat the virus ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea accuses U.S., South Korea of prepping for war
North Korea denounced the United States and South Korea for conducting joint drills last week in response to increased North Korean flight activity. ( read original story ...)
South Korea says North Korea’s absent Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus
Fear of catching the coronavirus could have kept North Korean leader Kim Jong Un away from state ceremonies for a key holiday in mid-April, a South Korean minister said on Tuesday as speculation ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t Use Cash, Eat Side By Side: South Korea’s Rulebook for Reopening
After two months of social distancing amid the coronavirus, South Korea is about to open up. And it has a rule for everything, hoping to keep people safe as they start returning to their regular ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea protester accused of defaming President Moon Jae-in
South Korea police are investigating a defamation case against a conservative activist who held street protests that mocked President Moon Jae-in. ( read original story ...)
UN’s top human rights envoy to Myanmar steps down
Yanghee Lee steps down after six years of raising the alarm on atrocities committed against Rohingya minority. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar migrant workers struggle in Thailand after lockdown wipes jobs
Millions of Myanmar migrant workers are thought to be stranded in Thailand after the border was closed and jobs were lost by the coronavirus lockdown. ( read original story ...)