The Philippines is set to meet with the United States after China enacted a law that allows its coastguard to open fire on foreign vessels. ( read original story ...)
DOH: Philippines’ first UK variant fatality had comorbidity
The 84-year-old man from La Trinidad, Benguet who became the country’s first fatality linked to the UK coronavirus variant had a comorbidity, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s households, firms continue to hoard cash as pandemic pain persists
Japan's currency in circulation and bank deposits rose at a record pace in January, data showed on Tuesday, a sign companies and households continued to hoard cash due to uncertainty over the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan minister: EU approved first shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Japan
The European Union has approved the first shipment of Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine to Japan, the minister overseeing Japan's vaccination programme said on Tuesday, as the country aims to start ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix Surges to Highest in 30 Years as SoftBank Gains
Japanese stocks gained, with the Topix reaching its highest level in 30 years, amid rising hopes for U.S. stimulus and reports that the government may lift its state of emergency early for some areas. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Liberation War: Plaque installed in Kolkata Press Club in memory of journalists Dipak Banerjee, Surajit Ghosal
Kolkata: In an unique gesture, the Press Club, Kolkta, installed a plaque in memory of Dipak Banerjee and Surajit Ghosal – the two young and daringjournalists from the city- who lost their lives while ... ( read original story ...)
India v England: first Test, day five – live!
Will England clean up for a famous win, or can India produce another miracle? Adam Collins has ... ( read original story ...)
How does a glacier burst? Flooding in India leaves 26 dead and 165 missing.
A glacier in Uttarakhand, India, broke Sunday and caused a deadly flood in the Himalayas. Here's what to know. ( read original story ...)
Twitter says seeking talks with India after order to remove accounts
Twitter said on Monday it was seeking talks with India's technology minister, days after the country asked the U.S. social media giant to take down 1,178 accounts it says are spreading misinformation ... ( read original story ...)
Before Himalayan Flood, India Ignored Warnings of Development Risks
Long before a deadly flood hit two hydroelectric dams, scientists warned repeatedly that such projects were dangerous in a fragile region made more so by global warming. ( read original story ...)