After another weekslong absence from public view, Mr. Kim convened his top military body to promote top aides specializing in nuclear and missile forces. ( read original story ...)
‘Never waste a crisis’: inside Saudi Arabia’s shopping spree
Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, as more than 2,000 bankers and executives tuned in to a virtual conference in April. And they were not idle words. The $325bn Public ... ( read original story ...)
Virus obstructs US and UK bids for $800m South Korea helicopter deal
Sweeping global travel restrictions have hindered the awarding of an $800m marine helicopter contract being fought over by UK and US manufacturers, in the latest example of the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Reports 2 New Coronavirus Cases, 1 More Death
A police officer stands near the Democracy monument as Thai government maintained its state of emergency amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) until ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines meets target of 30k COVID-19 tests a day –Palace
The Philippines has met its goal of 30,000 tests daily for COVID-19 ahead of the May 30 target, Malacañang said Monday. In a televised briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the daily ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ coronavirus cases surpass 14,000, death toll rises to 868
The Philippines' tally of coronavirus cases surpassed 14,000 on Sunday and the number of fatalities rose to 868, the health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Philippines investigates domestic worker’s death at shelter in Lebanon
The Philippines is investigating the case of a domestic worker who died at a shelter run by the embassy in Lebanon to house Filipino workers waiting to return home after losing their jobs in the ... ( read original story ...)
Abe’s ‘own goals’ slash support rates even as Japan’s coronavirus emergency set to be lifted
A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after ... ( read original story ...)
George Kruis: England and Saracens lock to move to Japan at end of season
England and Saracens lock George Kruis will join Japanese Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights on a one-year contract at the end of the season. ( read original story ...)
Japan Set To Lift Coronavirus Emergency As Cases Slow
Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl. Compared to hard-hit ... ( read original story ...)