Interim prime minister designate met Erdogan in Ankara days after his election in bid to maintain ties with the Turkish leadership ... ( read original story ...)
4 Philippine universities in world rankings by subjects
Four Philippine universities still made it to the latest list of world’s best universities by subject released by international higher education information provider Quacquarelli Symonds. ( read original story ...)
Senior diplomatic security official removed from Afghanistan role after declaring ‘death of America’ when Trump lost election
The top State Department diplomatic security official in Afghanistan was removed from his role for declaring the "death of America" and making racist comments about Kamala Harris in a post on his ... ( read original story ...)
Monde Nissin Seeks $1.3 Billion in Philippines’ Biggest IPO
Philippine food maker Monde Nissin Corp. filed for an initial public offering to raise as much as 63 billion pesos ($1.3 billion) in what could be the nation’s biggest ever first-time share sale. ( read original story ...)
Three female media workers shot dead in eastern Afghanistan
Three female media workers were shot dead in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Tuesday while heading home from work. Local broadcaster Enikass TV said the women killed were its employees. Zalmai ... ( read original story ...)
Major Japan and China markets drop more than 2% each; tech stocks tumble
Investors kept an eye on tech shares in Asia on Thursday after their counterparts stateside fell overnight amid a rise in bond yields. ( read original story ...)
How One Looted Artifact Tells the Story of Modern Afghanistan
Many of the country’s finest antiquities were stolen under cover of war, ending up in elite museums all over the globe. Should they be returned? ( read original story ...)
Three female journalists killed by gunmen in Afghanistan in latest wave of violence
Three female media workers were shot dead in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Tuesday, government officials said, amid a wave of killings that is spreading fear among professional workers in ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Energy Obtains Key Permits to Commence its 2021 Drilling Campaign
Paves way for commencement of new production well drilling operations at Kruh Block in the next 30 days; Appraisal activities at Citarum Block also continuing; JAKARTA, INDONESIA ... ( read original story ...)
Why the pope’s visit to Iraq is so significant
Pope Francis will be the first pope to ever visit this area of great biblical importance -- home to ancient civilizations. His trip is happening despite escalating violence, rising COVID cases and ... ( read original story ...)