North and South Korean troops exchanged fire along their tense border on Sunday, the South’s military said, blaming North Korean soldiers for targeting a guard post. The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul ... ( read original story ...)
North and South Korea Exchange Fire As Kim Jong Un Reemerges
The skirmish took place one day after North Korean supreme leader Kim Jon Un emerged from a lengthy absence from the public eye, in which many thought he was either gravely ill, or even dead. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, North Korea in talks after gunfire exchanged at border
South Korean and North Korean troops exchanged gunfire in the demilitarised zone between the nations Sunday morning, and the two sides are now in talks via a military communication line. North Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Strong winds fuel raging wildfire in South Korea
A wildfire broke out and spread quickly across the Goseong region of South Korea on Friday evening.Located in the northeastern part of the country, the fire was spotted around 8 p.m., local time, ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports three new coronavirus cases, as some restrictions ease
Thailand reported three new coronavirus cases and no new deaths on Sunday, as the country started lifting restrictions on some businesses and aspects of life. ( read original story ...)
Iran coronavirus deaths rise by 65 to 6,156 as contamination slows
Iran's death toll from new coronavirus increased by 65 over the previous 24 hours to reach 6,156 on Saturday, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said in a statement on state TV. The total ... ( read original story ...)
The US and Iran are still perilously close to conflict
Even amid the coronavirus crisis, the countries are trading threats, says the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group ... ( read original story ...)
‘Second tragedy’: Cremation traumatises in virus-hit Philippines
Families of coronavirus victims in the Philippines are being denied traditional death rites in favour of hurried, impersonal cremations, with virus restrictions often meaning they are forbidden a last ... ( read original story ...)
Kiwi aid worker in Bangladesh says next few weeks critical
A New Zealand aid worker based in the world's largest refugee camp is bracing for coronavirus to sweep through the settlement as the government is urged to step up its humanitarian response. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Biggest day jump in India, sites reopen in China
India has reported the biggest one-day jump in coronavirus cases as the country of 1.3 billion enters the 40th day of a nationwide lockdown ... ( read original story ...)