‘Workplace deaths & dismissals scarier than Covid’: Labor unions hold massive rally in Seoul despite PM’s warning (PHOTOS)

Around 8,000 members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) marched through downtown Seoul on Saturday, despite the prime minister’s warning that the gathering will cause a spike in Covid-19 cases. … Read More >‘Workplace deaths & dismissals scarier than Covid’: Labor unions hold massive rally in Seoul despite PM’s warning (PHOTOS)

2 killed, 20 missing as powerful landslide ploughs through houses due to heavy rain in Japan (VIDEO)

Several homes have been destroyed by a landslide amid torrential rain in the city of Atami in the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. With at least two people killed and around 20 missing, officials have called in the army for help. … Read More >2 killed, 20 missing as powerful landslide ploughs through houses due to heavy rain in Japan (VIDEO)

Tourist hub Bali swept up in Indonesia’s harsh lockdown despite 71% vaccination rate, as country’s infections spike

Hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints have been erected across Indonesia as authorities attempt to enforce a harsh lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19, which has surged in the country in recent weeks. … Read More >Tourist hub Bali swept up in Indonesia’s harsh lockdown despite 71% vaccination rate, as country’s infections spike

Myanmar imposes lockdown on 2 million residents amid rising Covid cases & anti-coup health workers’ strike

Residents of Myanmar’s second city of Mandalay, and two townships in southern Bago, have been ordered to remain at home to curb the spread of Covid cases throughout the country, as healthcare workers continue a post-coup strike. … Read More >Myanmar imposes lockdown on 2 million residents amid rising Covid cases & anti-coup health workers’ strike

Taiwan to obtain variant-busting Novavax shots through COVAX global sharing scheme in bid to boost lagging inoculation campaign

Taiwan has chosen to receive Novavax’s much-touted Covid-19 shots through the COVAX vaccine sharing initiative, with the island in severe need of speeding up its inoculation campaign to prevent further outbreaks. … Read More >Taiwan to obtain variant-busting Novavax shots through COVAX global sharing scheme in bid to boost lagging inoculation campaign

Japan & Philippines to hold joint air force drills for first time amid increasing hostilities with China

The Japanese embassy in Manila has announced that Japan and the Philippines will deepen their defense ties by holding their first-ever joint exercises next week, in an apparent attempt to counter Chinese influence in the region. … Read More >Japan & Philippines to hold joint air force drills for first time amid increasing hostilities with China

Philippines raises alert level after volcano sends plume 1km skywards, evacuations strongly recommended (PHOTOS)

The Philippines’ volcanology and seismology agency has raised its warning level for volcanic activity from level two to level three, after the Taal volcano spewed a plume a kilometer into the air. … Read More >Philippines raises alert level after volcano sends plume 1km skywards, evacuations strongly recommended (PHOTOS)

Xi calls for ‘complete reunification’ with Taiwan as China celebrates centenary of its Communist Party

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged his compatriots to “smash” any attempts at independence from Taipei, calling for “reunification” with the island in an address marking the 100th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party. … Read More >Xi calls for ‘complete reunification’ with Taiwan as China celebrates centenary of its Communist Party