Netflix has removed an episode of the political thriller Designated Survivor from its streaming service in Turkey following a demand from a regulator. It did so to comply with local law, it told …
Where are the female voices? Vietnam author asks of war stories
Women bore much of the burden of the Vietnam War but their voices have long been absent from the trove of literature on the topic, says acclaimed author Nguyen Phan Que Mai. Speaking to AFP ahead of …
Philippines Allows Online Casinos to Partially Operate: Inquirer
The Philippines has allowed online casinos to partially operate, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported on Friday, citing gaming agency chief Andrea Domingo.
Japan April domestic auto sales slump nearly 30% as virus saps demand
Japanese auto sales fell 28.6% in April from the same period a year ago, industry data showed on Friday, as vehicle purchases dropped after a state of emergency was called earlier in the month due to …
Forget Me Not: Japan Aquarium Seeks Video-chats For Eels
A Japanese aquarium closed during the coronavirus outbreak is asking people to make video calls to their eels so the sensitive creatures remember humans exist and don’t pose a threat. The Sumida …
Experts call for Japan to keep current framework of virus containment
Japan’s coronavirus experts said it was desirable for the nation to keep its current framework of coronavirus containment policies until the number of new infections fell to a certain level, according …
MCC chief Sangakkara wants England, Australia to tour Pakistan
England and Australia must tour Pakistan to facilitate regular international cricket in the South Asian country, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president Kumar Sangakkara has said. Top teams have …
Over 2,100 Indians want to be evacuated from the US. But until India’s lockdown lifts, they’re stranded
Sureshbabu Muthupandi, a green card holder who has lived in the United States for more than 24 years, refuses to let his family in south India perform his mother’s final rites without him.
India May Have to Lift Its Coronavirus Lockdown
The infection rate, while low, continues to rise. But unemployment is a luxury in such a poor country.
Coronavirus Live Updates: In China, Loosened Restrictions Lead to Travel Rush
After months of lockdowns and quarantine, people in China are scrambling to take advantage of newly relaxed rules. And around the world, some airlines say they will begin requiring passengers to wear …