As he joined an intense week of protests at Istanbul’s Bogazici University, Enes Gozukucuk contemplated how much he had changed since joining one of Turkey’s most prestigious academic institutions. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan vows ‘no mercy’ to violent protesters
Turkey's president has rebuffed U.S. and European criticism of his government’s handling of weeks-long demonstrations at a top Istanbul university, saying they should focus on violent protests that to ... ( read original story ...)
Kayabuki class and winter canoeing: a guide to sustainable travel in Japan
Japan’s pledge to go carbon neutral is backed up by myriad experiences for travellers looking to learn, live like locals, and leave a positive mark on the places they visit ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ainu simply means human’: director Takeshi Fukunaga on Japan’s indigenous Ainu culture
An introduction to the Ainu by filmmaker Takeshi Fukunaga, creator of what is said to be the first film about, and starring, this long overlooked population – plus how to experience Ainu culture ... ( read original story ...)
UN: Grave Allegations Involving Visiting Bangladesh Army Chief
The Bangladesh chief of army staff, Gen. Aziz Ahmed, is scheduled to meet with high-level UN officials next week with the aim of increasing the Bangladesh role in UN peacekeeping. Gen. Aziz is the ... ( read original story ...)
China ready to increase cooperation with Indonesia on Covid-19 vaccines
China is ready to deepen cooperation with Indonesia on Covid-19 vaccines and help with its domestic anti-epidemic fight, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday (Feb 5).. ( read original story ...)
Mexico gets China’s CanSino vaccine paperwork for approval
Mexico announced Friday that the Chinese manufacturer of the CanSino vaccine has submitted paperwork for approval in Mexico. Mexico is running out of vaccines, and ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Trade Balance With China Improves, but Sources of Tension Linger
Exports of goods to China rose 17.1% last year, as the Biden administration looks to reframe economic relations with the world’s No. 2 economy. ( read original story ...)
Wynn Resorts (WYNN) Q4 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates
Wynn Resorts, Limited WYNN reported dismal fourth-quarter 2020 results, with earnings and revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the sixth straight quarter. Moreover, the top and the bottom ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan punishes foreign banks in speculation case
The Taiwan dollar is at a more than 23-year-high against the greenback as the island's trade-dependent economy booms on the back of global demand for its tech products. * The suspension will be a year ... ( read original story ...)