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Protests erupt across Myanmar; Suu Kyi party official dies in custody

An official from the party of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi died overnight in police custody, associates said Sunday, while security forces cracked down on demonstrators staging some of the most widespread protests against last month’s coup.

Myanmar police kill anti-coup protester ahead of UNSC meeting

Police in Myanmar on Friday opened fire on protesters against last month’s military coup, killing one man, as international condemnation rained down on the junta ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the crisis.

Nine killed in Myanmar as police fire to break up protests

Myanmar security forces opened fire on protests against military rule on Wednesday killing nine people, witnesses and media reported, a day after neighboring countries called for restraint and offered to help Myanmar resolve the crisis.

Iran, South Korea agree on mechanisms for release of assets: Zarif

Tehran and Seoul have achieved a consensus about mechanisms to unfreeze the Iranian funds, said the Iranian foreign minister.

Want to fly to the Moon for free? Japan billionaire offers space seats

It’s the sort of chance that comes along just once in a blue Moon: A Japanese billionaire is throwing open a private lunar expedition to eight people from around the world.

Cambodia's Royal Turtle lays eggs in captivity for first time

An endangered turtle bred in captivity laid eggs for the first time in Cambodia, conservationists said, in a massive win for animal protection in the kingdom.

Cooperation can solve banking problems with Iran: Armenian envoy

Armenian ambassador to Iran Artashes Toumanian on Tuesday said that banking sanctions have caused problems for trade relations between Iran and other countries, but the problems can be solved through cooperation.

A year into pandemic, new school year starts in South Korea amid hopes, concerns

South Korean schools opened for the new school year on Tuesday amid a mix of anxiety and hopes, as the country is still fighting against the third wave of the pandemic, but much-anticipated vaccinations have finally begun.

China takes procuratorial measures to protect public security 'underfoot'

China's procuratorates have stepped up supervisory efforts to strengthen the management of manhole covers and crack down on related criminal cases to safeguard public security "underfoot”.

Myanmar security forces fire on anti-coup protesters

Three protesters were critically injured when security forces fired live rounds at anti-coup protesters in northwestern Myanmar on Tuesday, medics said, as regional powers met to pressure the junta over its deadly crackdown.