North Korea mobilises army, steps up tracing amid Covid-19 wave, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea has mobilised its military to distribute Covid medications and deployed more than 10,000 health workers to help trace potential patients as it fights a sweeping coronavirus wave, state media Korean Central
NDP2020: You'll always remember your first time, Singapore News,It's been a tough year. Covid-19 has brought with it more than a few challenges since it arrived on our shores in January. But in the blink of a blurry eye (fogged up by what seem like countless daily temperature logs, Gov.sg
Japan to let Myanmar nationals stay under emergency rules: Media, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan will let Myanmar nationals who seek to remain in the country stay under emergency provisions, Kyodo news agency said citing the justice minister. Myanmar has been in chaos since the army took power on Feb 1 and
Army shops for your last-minute reservist shopping, Lifestyle News,Picture this scenario: It’s the weekend before your next reservist cycle and you’ve finally gotten around to packing for your in-camp stay. Number 4s checked, boots polished, field pack items examined… only to realise you’re missing
Taiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasion, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan's foreign minister said on Tuesday (Aug 9) that China was using the military drills it launched in protest against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit as a game-plan to prepare for an
300 fans welcome Kim Soo-hyun as he completes military service, Entertainment News,Attention, Kim Soo-hyun fans. He has finally completed his military service. The South Korean actor was discharged from the first Reconnaissance Battalion on July 1 after 20 months of service, reported Xsportsnews. In
Huawei employees reportedly worked with the Chinese military on research projects, Digital News,Another report has surfaced claiming Huawei worked with the Chinese military on several research projects. According to Bloomberg, Huawei employees are said to have worked on at least 10 research projects
At least 2 killed in Vienna attack involving multiple assailants, locations, World News,VIENNA – Two people have been killed after multiple gunmen opened fire across central Vienna on Monday, and at least one attacker remained on the run after what Chancellor Sebastian Kurz described as a “repulsive
Tattoo marathon raises money for army as Kyiv begins to reawaken, World News,In a fashionably scruffy former factory in central Kyiv, tattoo artists ply their trade to raise money for Ukraine's armed forces fighting fierce battles in the country's east. Every Saturday for the past seven we
Myanmar junta media accuse ethnic army of killing 25 workers, Asia News,Myanmar's junta-controlled media on Monday (June 14) accused an ethnic armed group of killing 25 construction workers in the east of the country after abducting a group of 47 people last month. Reuters was unable to reach t
K-Pop band BTS named Time's entertainer of the year, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – K-pop group BTS was named entertainer of the year by Time magazine on Thursday (Dec 10), capping a breakthrough year in the United States for the South Korean boy band. The seven-member band, which made its debut
Former Aung San Suu Kyi ally says no betrayal in taking Myanmar junta job, Asia News,YANGON – A one-time ally of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi said on Friday (Feb 5) that she was no traitor for accepting a ministerial post with the junta that overthrew the elected leader this week. Social welfare
Myanmar military says to ramp up oxygen supply as Covid-19 cases surge, Asia News,Myanmar's military authorities will ensure that oxygen plants operate at full capacity to help treat Covid-19 patients as cases in the Southeast Asian country hit record highs, an army spokesman said on Monday (Ju
Trump wants to dominate space, Moon and Mars, World News,President Donald Trump boasted Monday of the US commercial space industry's deep wallet and enterprising spirit, and vowed US dominance in exploration of the Moon and Mars, as well as any future space race. \”America will always be the fir
Philippine security forces capture top Maoist guerrilla leader , Asia News,MANILA – Philippine security forces arrested the head of the Communist movement's armed wing following President Rodrigo Duterte's order to target guerrilla leaders after peace talks collapsed, police and human righ
