The Australian Open, which is a World Tour Platinum event, had been scheduled for June 23 to 28, while the South Korean Open was to take place between June 16 and 21.
In South Korea, A Growing Number Of COVID-19 Patients Test Positive After Recovery
A growing number of recovered COVID-19 patients are relapsing in South Korea, raising new questions and concerns among scientists and health authorities after the country successfully flattened the …
Rohingya crisis: UN reports surge of deadly fighting in Myanmar
At least 32 civilians have been killed in western Myanmar since late last month, the UN says, in fighting between the military and an armed ethnic group. The UN described the situation as “dire,” and …
How a Myanmar Coast Guard Will Contribute to Coastal Stability
Myanmar’s enforcement agencies operate in a complex security environment. Several armed groups struggle for greater autonomy, ethnic violence has resulted in massive population displacement, and the …
Children killed as clashes between Myanmar army, fighters rage
UN says Myanmar army is carrying out ‘almost daily air strikes and shelling’ in the restive Rakhine and Chin states. 17 Apr 2020 15:38 GMT The Myanmar army is carrying out “almost daily air strikes …
Malaysia and Thailand urged to help stranded Rohingya refugees
Amnesty International said it had received information about as many as five boats spotted off the coasts of Malaysia and southern Thailand in recent days, believed to be carrying hundreds of people.
Iran’s corruption may block IMF coronavirus aid
Iran’s Supreme Audit Court presented a devastating report to parliament on Tuesday showing how $4.8 billion had gone missing from government funds in 2018, pointing to massive corruption by the ruling …
Iran Says It Wants Nuclear Submarines to Power Up Fleet After Confrontation with U.S. Navy
When there is no deterrence and no readiness for defense, peace will not be stabilized,” Iran’s Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said.
Fact Check: Support for $5 billion in Iran aid isn’t holding up additional stimulus money
Claim: Democrats held up negotiations for more small business aid over a $5 billion request to help Iran in the coronavirus pandemic. The claim was made in a viral April 12 Facebook post by user …
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll rises by 126 to 1,769: health minister
Turkey’s confirmed cases of the COVID-19 disease increased by 4,353 in the past 24 hours, and 126 more people have died, taking the death toll to 1,769, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Friday.