Sri Lankan authorities fear a fresh outbreak of coronavirus infections after thousands of mourners paid their respects to the body of a respected union leader on Saturday, defying a curfew and social ... ( read original story ...)
In Sri Lanka, bushmeat poachers haven’t let up during lockdown
The killing of a young forest ranger by suspected poachers has underscored that illegal hunting in Sri Lanka, and the bushmeat trade it feeds, hasn’t stopped during the lockdown imposed in response to ... ( read original story ...)
The Burning of Jaffna Public Library: Sri Lanka’s First Step Toward Civil War
The events of 39 years ago set the stage for Sri Lanka’s civil war – and still echo today. In the aftermath, the Jaffna Public Library was set ablaze and the burning continued unchecked for two nights ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka- Maligawatta resident admitted to hospital with gun-shot wounds
A resident of a housing complex in Maligawatta was admitted to hospital with gun-shot wounds this evening. The Police said that they were informed of the resident being admitted to hospital with ... ( read original story ...)
COVID Lockdown Pumps Brakes on Thailand’s Billion-dollar Sex Trade
In a good week, Nupchan could earn up to $230 — three times the minimum wage — from the throng of tourists that would sweep in and out of Chiang Mai, a city in the hills of northern Thailand famed ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Had No Foreign Tourists in April After Closing Borders
Thailand received no foreign tourists or related spending in April after closing its borders and banning most incoming international flights to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Senator Ted Cruz asks DOJ to investigate Twitter over Iran sanctions
Senator Ted Cruz is asking the Justice Department to investigate Twitter for allegedly violating Iran sanctions by refusing to ban a leader. ( read original story ...)
Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions
Workers in white coveralls and face masks swept Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with disinfectant Saturday as Turkey prepared to lift many remaining coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Turkey’s COVID-19 cases surpass 163,000 as Iran’s tally nears 149,000
People wearing face masks perform Friday prayer, following the social distancing rule, in front of a mosque in Ankara, Turkey on May 29, 2020. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya) --Turkey's COVID-19 cases reach 163 ... ( read original story ...)
Cloudy skies, isolated rains expected over Metro Manila, rest of Philippines
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies or localized thunderstorms on Sunday, PAGASA said in ... ( read original story ...)