The U_N_ humanitarian chief is urgently appealing for $2_4 billion to help millions in war-torn Yemen cope with the conflict and COVID-19, saying programs are already being cut and the situation is ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ousted from his ethnic Malay political party in the latest twist of a power struggle with his successor, but he has ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s FGV optimistic on recovery from sharp quarterly loss
Malaysian palm giant FGV Holdings reported a deep first-quarter loss on lower output and a demand slump due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but was upbeat that the return of top buyers India and China will ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Cases Climb; Manila to Relax Lockdown: Virus Update
Latin America now accounts for 40% of daily virus deaths as cases surge in countries from Mexico to Peru. South Korea reported 58 more infections as it tries to control an outbreak tied to a ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea schools close again over virus spike
Because of coronavirus restrictions she couldn't visit her grandfather's grave for her annual family tradition called Bai San - so she found a way to honour him in the popular game. More than 200 ... ( read original story ...)
New outbreak as South Korea reopens, cases surge in Brazil
South Korea saw an outbreak of 79 cases, the biggest spike in two months, as the country slowly reopens. Coronavirus continues to surge in Brazil where they’re preparing to restart the economy. ( read original story ...)
Global report: Philippines opens up despite record cases, as outbreaks hit Asia
Manila’s 12 million residents to enjoy free movement as daily infections pass 500; Mumbai’s hospital close to collapse; South Korea records dozens more cases ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to Ease Capital’s Lockdown, Local Flights Resume
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said restrictions in the capital region will be further eased from June 1, allowing the reopening of most businesses and transport including local flights despite ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: global deaths near 360,000 as Philippines has biggest daily spike in cases
Up to six people can gather in UK parks from Monday; Donald Trump says he would take hydroxychloroquine again; drug combination triples death risk in cancer patients ... ( read original story ...)
Calm before the storm for Japan suicides as coronavirus ravages economy
The phones at the Tokyo suicide hotline start ringing as soon as it opens for its once-weekly overnight session. They don't stop until the lone volunteer fielding calls from hundreds of people ... ( read original story ...)