Hundreds of handbags belonging to Malaysia's scandal-plagued former first lady have suffered serious damage after being seized by police, a lawyer grumbled Wednesday -- prompting mockery from ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Acts to Stop Defectors Sending Aid, Messages to North Korea
A day after North Korea suspended communication hotlines with South Korea over defectors who send propaganda and contraband into the North, South Korea said it would take legal action against two ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to charge defectors with violation of inter-Korea law
The South Korean government says it is charging two North Korean defector organizations with violation of an inter-Korea cooperation law. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to Charge Defector Groups Over Anti-North Propaganda Leaflets
The announcement by Seoul’s Unification Ministry came a day after North Korea announced it was cutting off all communication channels with South Korea over its inability to prevent North Korean ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Targets Anti-North Leaflets After Pyongyang Fury
South Korea said Wednesday it would take legal action against two defector groups for sending anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border, after North Korea ramped up its threats over the campaigns. ( read original story ...)
Thailand to consider reopening more businesses as virus appears contained
Thailand will consider a plan to reopen more businesses and establishments from as early as June 15, an official said on Wednesday, after the country has reported no local transmissions of the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran reports more than 2,000 new virus cases
Iran on Wednesday announced more than 2,000 new coronavirus infections, in line with a recent surge in cases that President Hassan Rouhani attributed to increased testing. "When more tests are done, ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Dismisses Egyptian Proposal for Libya Ceasefire: Hurriyet
Turkey on Wednesday dismissed Egypt's proposal for a ceasefire in Libya, saying the plan aimed to save Khalifa Haftar after the collapse of his offensive to control the capital Tripoli, Hurriyet ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 10 new coronavirus deaths, 740 additional infections
The Philippines' health ministry on Wednesday confirmed 10 more coronavirus deaths and 740 additional infections, the highest single-day increase in cases in one week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho says virus-related loan requests have reached $155 billion
Mizuho Financial Group Inc has seen coronavirus-related loan requests reach 17 trillion yen ($155 billion) since the outbreak, and is bracing for further demand from companies battling to ... ( read original story ...)