COVID-19 infections surge in Nepal fueled by double mutant strain from India

Reuters reported yesterday (26 Apr) that COVID-19 cases have surged rapidly in…

Myanmar junta wants ‘stability’ before heeding pleas on violence

Myanmar’s junta said Tuesday it will heed regional pleas to stop violence…

Foreign aid arrives in COVID-stricken India

The first emergency medical supplies trickled into COVID-stricken India on Tuesday as…

‘Impossible now’ – Japan’s Olympic host towns pull out over pandemic

by Hiroshi Hiyama Hundreds of Japanese towns and cities have been forced…

Myanmar insurgent group says has captured military base near Thai border

A prominent ethnic rebel group attacked and captured a military base in…

Myanmar junta postpones Suu Kyi court date again

Myanmar’s junta again postponed court proceedings against deposed leader Aung San Suu…

New COVID-19 restrictions in Thailand as cases rise

New COVID-19 restrictions came into force in Thailand on Monday to try…

Philippine coast guard holds drills in disputed South China Sea

The Philippine coast guard is conducting drills in the South China Sea…

Myanmar shadow govt welcomes ASEAN call to end violence

Myanmar’s shadow government of ousted lawmakers has welcomed a call by Southeast…