North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong near the border with South Korea under total lockdown after a person was found there with suspected COVID-19 symptoms, saying “the vicious …
North Korea Reports 1st Suspected Case Of Coronavirus
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong under lockdown after a person suspected to have the coronavirus returned from South Korea, according to state news agency KCNA.
North Korea declares emergency in border town as first suspected COVID-19 case reported
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared an emergency and a lockdown in a border town after a person suspected of being infected with the novel coronavirus returned from South Korea after illegally …
At least 24 Rohingya migrants feared drowned off Malaysia coast
Only one person believed to have survived after he swam to shore on the resort island of Langkawi, authorities said.
Uzbekistan offers tax breaks to develop hydrocarbons sector
The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has announced a new legal mechanism, a new type of service contract where contractors are offered tax allowances and payment deferments, to increase crude …
Saudi Arabia’s Latest Challenge: Containing Covid-19 During the Hajj
As Saudi Arabia prepares to host the hajj pilgrimage next week, authorities face the unprecedented challenge of balancing their responsibility as stewards of the Muslim world’s most important …
Baseball Fans in South Korea Back in Stands Amid COVID-19
Masked fans have hopped, sang and shouted cheers in baseball stadiums in South Korea as authorities began bringing back spectators to professional sports games amid the coronavirus pandemic.
South Korea Has Highest Single-Day Rise In Coronavirus Infections In 4 Months
South Korea on Saturday saw its biggest single-day rise in coronavirus infections in four months, with 113 new cases reported. Health officials in the country have placed the blame for this on …
Philippines records 39 coronavirus deaths, 2,110 new cases
The Philippines on Sunday reported 39 deaths related to the novel coronavirus and 2,110 additional infections.
Live COVID-19 updates: Coronavirus cases in Philippines top 80,000
The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. MANILA — The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines surged to 80,448 after the Department of Health (DOH) …