Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced a 20-day extension of precautionary measures against COVID-19, Trend reports citing Xinhua. The measures include a ban on gatherings, entertainment and events, as well …
MFAT approved exports for military equipment to Saudi Arabia’s forces
MFAT granted export permits for military equipment that was sent to Saudi Arabia’s forces in 2016 and 2018, raising concerns the government may have breached its human rights obligations.
S. Korea posts $24.8 billion trade surplus with US in 2020
South Koreas exports to the US dropped 1.9 percent on-year to $76.01 billion, with its imports falling by 9.4 percent to $51.21 billion to log a $24.82 billion trade surplus with the worlds largest …
Princess Diana and Prince Charles Showed “Hatred That Radiated” During Their Trip to South Korea
Back in November 1992, the Palace sent Prince Charles and Princess Diana on a four-day trip to South Korea that was called the “togetherness tour” and was intended to reassure the public that the …
Coupang Files for IPO as South Korea Heads Into Boom Year
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang Corp. filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. that could raise billions of dollars to battle rivals and kick off a record year for IPOs in the Asian …
Tensions rise in Myanmar after military vehicle sightings and apparent internet cutoff
An order that appears to be from the Ministry of Transport and Communications told mobile phone service providers to shut down internet connections from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Myanmar coup: Troops on the streets as internet cut off
Armoured vehicles have appeared on the streets of several cities in Myanmar amid signs the military is preparing a crackdown on opposition to the coup it carried out on 1 February. The internet was …
Myanmar Rattled by Army Movements, Apparent Internet Cutoff
Sightings of armored personnel carriers in Myanmar’s biggest city and an internet shutdown have raised political tensions, after vast numbers of people around the country flouted orders against …
Military Imposes Full Grip on Myanmar in Overnight Crackdown
Armored vehicles rolled in along with soldiers in camouflage in cities across the country as generals moved to crush the protest movement against the Feb. 1 military coup.
Myanmar Military Tightens Control in Overnight Crackdown
Armored vehicles moved into cities across Myanmar on Sunday evening. In Myitkyina, in the northern part of the country, security forces fired rubber bullets, water cannons and tear gas at a crowd of …