Golf joined baseball and soccer on Thursday as sports in South Korea that are back in action. The women’s KLPGA Championship started with three players — ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to increase contact tracing after infection spike
South Korea is aggressively working to increase its contact tracing efforts, health authorities said after a recent ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand to set up $3 billion fund to help small businesses hit by virus
Thailand will set up a fund worth up to 100 billion baht ($3.11 billion) to support small businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, a deputy prime minister said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Monks in Thailand adjust to school amid COVID-19
As monks return to school in Thailand, the steps they are taking to protect themselves may give the U.S. a glimpse of what schools might look like in a coronavirus world. ( read original story ...)
Iran dismisses U.S. threat to trigger return of U.N. sanctions
Iran's Foreign Minister on Thursday dismissed as "foolish claims" U.S. threats to trigger a return of all United Nations sanctions if the U.N. Security Council does not extend an arms embargo on ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey to host Champions League final in August, resume leagues on June 12
Turkey plans to host the Champions League final in late August, the head of its football federation said on Wednesday, and will resume domestic soccer leagues without fans on June 12 after a ... ( read original story ...)
Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines
A strong typhoon is roaring toward the eastern Philippines as authorities try to evacuate tens of thousands of people safely during a virus lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Typhoon Vongfong Videos Show Tropical Storm Tear Through Eastern Samar
Typhoon Vongfong (a tropical storm locally known as Typhoon Ambo) has battered parts of east-central Philippines. The typhoon has brought violent winds and intense rainfall to the northern portion of ... ( read original story ...)
Gatchalian opens virtual inquiry on impact of COVID-19 to Philippines’ education system
The Senate committee on education on Thursday opened a public hearing on the impact of COVID-19 to the country’s education system and the adjustments that have to be adopted to ensure learning ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon hits Philippines as some places see pandemic relief
From outdoor movies for cooped up apartment dwellers in Rio to online shopping and worship around the globe, the coronavirus pandemic has left communities struggling to adapt to the realities of livin ... ( read original story ...)