A few days before leading a mass on March 14 for the Filipino community, Pope Francis has granted a jubilee year with the inherent plenary indulgence for the 500th celebration of the arrival of ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte Harry: Philippines leader admits ‘faults’ including ‘extrajudicial killings,’ but says corruption isn’t one of them
While addressing an official anti-communist taskforce on Friday, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte defended himself against claims of corruption – but said he’s working on his other faults, ... ( read original story ...)
US to help modernize Philippines military despite uncertain VFA
Despite uncertainties about the future of the Visiting Forces Agreement , the US government remains committed to help the Philippines modernize its armed forces, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines: Inflation marches higher but BSP signals no change
February inflation accelerates to 4.7% Inflation heated up again in February, rising to 4.7%YoY with food supply chains challenged by the African Swine Fever (ASF) and recent storm damage. The ongoing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan extends virus state of emergency in Tokyo area
Japan extended a virus state of emergency in the Tokyo area by two weeks on Friday, less than five months before the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo area, PM apologises
Japan extended a state of emergency in the Tokyo area by two weeks on Friday to try to combat COVID-19, prompting a "heartfelt apology" by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. The state of emergency had ... ( read original story ...)
Giant portrait of Bangladesh’s founding leader heightens nationalistic fervour
A giant 400 metre-long portrait of Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a rice field is adding to the mania to honour the slain president as celebrations mark the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Road Safety World Series: Virender Sehwag smashes 35-ball 80 in India Legends win over Bangladesh Legends
Virender Sehwag took cricket enthusiasts down the memory lane as the former opener slammed a 35-ball 80 to help India Legends etch a comprehensive ten wickets win over Bangladesh Legends in the Road ... ( read original story ...)
‘Happy with Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC’
India is happy to note Bangladesh’s graduation from least develop country (LDC) status recommended by the United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) and will continue to support it on its ... ( read original story ...)
India pleased with Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status
India today expressed happiness about Bangladesh’s graduation from the status of Least Developed Countries (LDC) and promised to continue support to the country’s development efforts. ( read original story ...)