Vaccinated Britons will be able to jet off to Turkey for a summer holiday once the Government's Covid rules banning foreign holidays are lifted in May. Turkish tourism bosses are poised to allow ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 5,000 new COVID-19 cases, highest in 7 months
The Philippines on Saturday reported another record high of 5,000 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, the highest reported in seven months, bringing the total tally to 616,611. This, ... ( read original story ...)
Scattered rain expected across the west-central Philippines –PAGASA
PAGASA said flash floods or landslides were possible during severe thunderstorms. — DVM, GMA News This article Scattered rain expected across the west-central Philippines –PAGASA was originally ... ( read original story ...)
4 Covid-19 variants, including a local strain, now spreading in the Philippines
MANILA - The Philippines now has all three variants of the coronavirus that have been fuelling record-breaking spikes in infections across the globe, and a Philippine variant that has the same lineage ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s teamLab melds museum and sauna in fresh digital art experience
Hundreds of butterflies dart around a screen of tiny water particles. This is not a modern art museum, but the latest creation of Japan's teamLab collective of engineers, artists and architects, ... ( read original story ...)
UAE demands its USD 1 billion back from Pakistan, Imran govt panics
In another embarrassment for Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demanded its USD 1 billion back, sending top officials in the country in panic mode. The money was deposited with the State ... ( read original story ...)
Silk slaves: India’s bonded laborers are forced to work to pay off debts
The state of Karnataka, located in southwest India, is known for its silk. Mulberry trees grow in abundance, feeding silkworms and a centuries-old textile industry. But while silkworms prosper here, ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: UK businesses sign up for rapid testing scheme; India to review Oxford vaccine side-effects
Wales begins first stage of lockdown easing; Australia records first local Covid case in more than two weeks; Poland reports rise in daily cases Damien Gayle There were 12,674 new coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: G7 calls on China to end ‘oppression’ of democratic values
The G7 released a statement that was tweeted by British foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, saying the recent decision to change Hong Kong’s electoral system indicated that authorities in China were ... ( read original story ...)
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes Are no Match for Sand (or the Field) On Day 1 of Bahrain Test
OK, we'll be the first to admit that the first open test session of the Formula 1 season is nothing to get too excited about. And taking anything out of who was fastest on the first day of the ... ( read original story ...)