South Korea's coronavirus response has been hailed as a global model for controlling the virus, but officials are worried about new cases. ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports worrying new spike in cases
Meanwhile, concerns are growing over "silent" or asymptomatic carriers, according to two new studies. Here's what to know about the coronavirus, plus a timeline of the most critical moments: Download ... ( read original story ...)
Iran dismisses ‘desperate’ US move to end nuclear waivers
Tehran on Thursday dismissed the impact of what it called Washington's "desperate attempt" to end sanction waivers for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord. The Atomic Energy Organisation of ... ( read original story ...)
Conservative Ex-Tehran Mayor Ghalibaf Elected Iran Speaker
Iran's new parliament on Thursday elected former Tehran mayor Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf as its speaker, consolidating the power of conservatives ahead of next year's presidential election. The vote ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey resumes intercity train service after 2-month halt
Intercity train service resumed on a limited basis Thursday in Turkey as the government eases restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus. Service restarted following a two-month suspension with a ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, Greece spat over border policy and treatment of refugees
Turkey's foreign ministry has accused Greece of breaching the fundamental rights of refugees and migrants, and also increasing tension along the countries' shared borders instead of engaging in ... ( read original story ...)
British pilot with coronavirus in Vietnam wakes from coma
Patient may need double lung transplant and could be repatriated, say officials ... ( read original story ...)
USAF B-1Bs Fly Over South China Sea; Philippines Signals Resolve Sending War Boat To New Port
This was the latest in an increasing number of U.S. military demonstrations in the region that coincide with some movements in the Spratly Islands by Philippine Naval forces. ( read original story ...)
No screaming, please: Japan amusement parks issue new Covid-19 guidelines
As attractions begin to reopen in Japan, a group of major theme park operators has introduced a set of guidelines on how to ensure the safety of both guests and staff in the face of Covid-19. But ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘seriously concerned’ over Chinese security laws for Hong Kong
Japan is "seriously concerned" about the move by China's parliament to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that observers fear could endanger its special autonomy and freedoms, ... ( read original story ...)