Thae Yong Ho served as deputy head of the North Korean embassy in London from 2006, before defecting to South Korea with his family in 2016.
Myanmar: On Trial
Myanmar’s government is on trial in the International Court of Justice, accused of orchestrating a campaign of destruction against the Rohingya people. 101 East has now obtained secretly filmed …
Turkey mob boss released while govt critics kept in prison
An organized crime boss serving a prison sentence in Turkey was set free Thursday as Turkish authorities continued releasing thousands of inmates to ease overcrowding during the coronavirus pandemic …
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll rises by 125 to 1,643: health minister
Turkey’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased by 4,801 in the past 24 hours, and 125 more people have died, taking the death toll to 1,643, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Thursday. The …
In Vietnam, There Have Been Fewer Than 300 COVID-19 Cases And No Deaths. Here’s Why
Vietnam shares a border with China, yet it has reported no deaths from COVID-19 and just 268 confirmed cases, when other Southeast Asian nations are reporting thousands. Experts say experience dealing …
Japan Declares Nationwide State Of Emergency As Coronavirus Spreads
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a nationwide state of emergency, expanding the one put in place less than two weeks ago that covered Tokyo and six other prefectures as the deadly …
Philippines hotel owners send SOS
The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) has renewed its call to the government for support for the accommodation sector in the form of tax relief measures, labor force assistance and travel …
Bangladesh Rescues 396 Rohingya Drifting at Sea for Weeks
Bangladesh’s coast guard has rescued 396 starving Rohingya refugees who had been drifting at sea for weeks after failing to reach Malaysia.
COVID-19 in Pakistan: Why the government and doctors are at odds
Doctors and health workers in Pakistan are angry over a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). PM Imran Khan’s government is facing severe criticism for its “mishandling” of the COVID-19 …
Indonesia braces for severe recession with rise in COVID-19 cases
Indonesia’s economy is expected to take a hit as the novel coronavirus takes a toll on the country and social distancing measures limit business activity in centers like Jakarta.