Covid: What will the pandemic look like in North Korea?For almost two-and-a-half years, North Korea has stuck to its claim it has seen no cases of Covid-19. Not any more.This week, the country confirmed its first infections. The highly reclusive nation had responded to the pandemic by closing its borders, although few believed it had really managed to escape the virus.Now, the authorities are not only acknowledging the virus' presence but declaring an all-out battle to control it, with North…See More

Sri Lankans have criticised a Wednesday night speech by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in which he ignored calls to resign and vowed to restore order.In his first national address since protests began last month, he offered to cede some of the presidency's power to parliament, but set no timetable.…See More