Shares in Turkish state lender Halkbank surged 8% on Monday after U.S. federal chief prosecutor Geoffrey Berman, who oversaw a court case against the bank, stepped down over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Mustapha Carayol: ‘Players want to come to Turkey because of the fans’
Former Leeds and Nottingham Forest winger on life in the Turkish second tier, the ‘incredible atmosphere’ involved in playing for Gambia and the influence of Steve Evans and Paul Ince ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Revolution Scam: Philippines’ DOF Warns Of Scheme Using Government Officials’ Names
The Philippines’ Department of Finance issues a new warning against Bitcoin Revolution, an online investment scam that uses names of Philippine officials to dupe investors into putting money in an ... ( read original story ...)
Lea Salonga clarifies viral one-liner FB post: ‘I never, not ever, cursed the Philippines’
After trending on Twitter following her controversial one-liner post, Lea Salonga clarified that it was never her intention to curse the Philippines. Last week, the music icon expressed her thoughts ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines mulls entry of foreign workers amid COVID-19 pandemic
Hindi ko na muna po sasabihin which embassy, pero marami po kasi talagang nagri-request at marami talagang mga foreign nationals na mga contractors ang related po sa mga flagship projects natin, iyong ... ( read original story ...)
Japan out of 2023 Women’s WCup; Australia-NZ bid favored
Japan pulled out of bidding to host soccer's 2023 Women’s World Cup on Monday, leaving the top-rated joint bid by Australia and New Zealand a clear favorite in the FIFA vote. Japan and Australia are ... ( read original story ...)
Women’s World Cup: Japan withdraws bid three days before vote
The Japanese Association withdraws its 2023 Women's World Cup bid, three days before a Fifa vote to determine the hosts. ( read original story ...)
Japan, New Zealand discuss importance of trade for world economic recovery, economy minister Nishimura says
Japan's Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura on Monday discussed the importance of free trade for a world economic recovery with New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker, ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Japan to withdraw bid for 2023 women’s World Cup
The Japan Football Association is expected to pull out of bidding for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Japanese news agency Kyodo on Monday reported the pending withdrawal and cited unnamed sources at ... ( read original story ...)
China reserves right to react to Japan city bill on disputed islands
China said on Monday it reserves the right to respond to a Japanese city's administrative bill over disputed islands between Beijing and Tokyo. ( read original story ...)