Greece’s prime minister said on Monday that it’s unlikely “substantial” talks to reunify ethnically split Cyprus could resume if Turkey and Turkish Cypriots insist ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Extends Ban on Turkey Buying F-35 Stealth Fighter
The Biden administration will not lift the Trump administration’s ban on Turkey buying F-35 stealth fighters, a punishment for Ankara’s 2019 purchase of a Russian air-defense system, a senior Pentagon ... ( read original story ...)
UNICEF Turkey Humanitarian Situation Report #40, (Syrian Refugees Response): January -December 2020
English Situation Report on Turkey and 3 other countries about Contributions, Coordination and more; published on 08 Feb 2021 by UNICEF ... ( read original story ...)
Duque claims Philippines doing well in handling COVID-19, cites cases per million
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Monday night claimed that the Philippines’ COVID-19 pandemic response is improving, citing global rankings in terms of total cases, active cases, morbidity, ... ( read original story ...)
US and Philippines to discuss key military pact — and future of alliance
Officials from the Philippines and the U.S. are set to meet later this month to discuss the future of their Visiting Forces Agreement, a military pact crucial to their defense alliance, Manila's top ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Funds Covid-Killing Robots
These 3 "anti-epidemic robots" have been handed over to the Kenyan government by the United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with Japan. The hope is they will protect healthcare workers ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan beats SAfrica by 95 runs in 2nd test, wins series
Fast bowler Hasan Ali’s 10-wicket haul gave Pakistan its first series win over South Africa in 18 years as they beat the Proteas by 95 runs in the second test ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan awaits news of national climbing hero missing on K2
Three-day rescue effort has so far failed to locate Muhammad Ali Sadpara and two fellow mountaineers ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s medical seniors get vaccines after regulator’s green light
Indonesia started vaccinating its elderly medical workers against the coronavirus for the first time on Monday, after initial uncertainty over whether seniors would be prioritised in a country ... ( read original story ...)
India glacier avalanche leaves 18 dead, more than 200 missing
Rescuers searched for more than 200 people missing in the Indian Himalayas on Monday, including some trapped in a tunnel, after part of a glacier broke away, sending a torrent of water, rock and dust ... ( read original story ...)