Tajikistan insisted for the longest time that it had no coronavirus. Now the veil of denial has been torn away, it is in profound crisis mode ... ( read original story ...)
Syria’s Assad warns of ‘catastrophe’ if coronavirus cases spike
Assad warned on Monday that the country could face a "real catastrophe" if coronavirus cases spike and overwhelm health services. The current low level of infections did not mean Syria had escaped the ... ( read original story ...)
Civil war erupts within Syria’s ruling Assad clan
President Assad has begun rounding up employees and close associates of his cousin, Rami Makhlouf, as Syria’s ruling family falls into open warfare.Mr Makhlouf, 50, who accused the regime last week of ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Is Set for Bigger-Than-Usual Rate Cut
Malaysia is set to cut its benchmark interest rate by a bigger-than-usual 50 basis points on Tuesday to help cushion the economy just as the government begins relaxing restrictions put in place to ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s Oil Tanker Flotilla Is Reaching The U.S., Despite Some Objections
At least 18 very large crude carriers, each carrying 2 million barrels of oil, are headed to the U.S. American shale producers and some lawmakers are worried. ( read original story ...)
In Rural Afghanistan, Taliban Gingerly Welcome Girls Schools
Rahman has been running a small girls school in his own home in this remote area of rural Afghanistan, which is largely dominated by the Taliban. In a previous era, when the Taliban completely ruled ... ( read original story ...)
Schools to reopen as virus fears ease in South Korea
South Korean students will return to school starting next week, officials said Monday, as the country seeks a return to normal life after a significant drop in new coronavirus cases in recent days. ( read original story ...)
South Korea protests gunfire at border, blames North Korea for starting it
South Korea said Monday that it was boycotting North Korea, saying its troops initiated a gunfire exchange over the weekend in the heavily-fortified Demilitarized Zone that divides both countries. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to resume school term in phases
South Korean public schools are to slowly reopen in stages as the COVID-19 situation stabilizes in the country. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar and COVID-19
Myanmar is having to weigh competing public health and socioecononmic concerns, all with an eye toward navigating the precarious civil-military balance. ( read original story ...)