Myanmar announced a 15-day extension of coronavirus containment measures until December 15, according to the Central Committee on Covid-19 Control led by the country’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s daily coronavirus death toll hits record for sixth day in a row
COVID-19 death toll hit a record high for a sixth consecutive day on Saturday, with 182 fatalities in the last 24 hours, data from the Health Ministry showed. ( read original story ...)
PLDT, Smart integrate children’s rights in business, a first in Philippines
Telco giant PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications are integrating children’s rights in their business operations – a first in the Philippines. “Our country is now faced with the challenge of ... ( read original story ...)
Theme launched for 500th year of Philippines Christianity
Former Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle urged the faithful to join with the Catholic Church for the celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines, as the ... ( read original story ...)
Pinoys’ foreign spouses, children allowed to enter Philippines
Traveling to the Philippines will be eased out further, at least to Filipinos and former Filipino citizens and their foreign spouses and children effective December 7. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Is Everyone’s Economic Darling. It Might Not Last.
Dhaka has shown real vision in its fiscal planning, but a turn toward authoritarianism could reverse its successes. ( read original story ...)
Live COVID-19 updates: Bangladesh’s cases rise to 460,619, death toll at 6,580
DHAKA -- Bangladesh reported 1,908 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths on Saturday, bringing its total tally to 460,619 with 6,580 deaths, the Directorate General of Health Services said. ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi visits key vaccine facilities as COVID-19 cases surge
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured three of the nation's leading vaccine development and manufacturing sites on Saturday as coronavirus cases continue to soar. ( read original story ...)
India farmers press on with protest despite offer to talk
Thousands of farmers in and around the Indian capital are pressing on with their protest against agricultural legislation they say could devastate crop prices, while the government seeks talks with th ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi tours vaccine facilities as cases surge
World India's Modi tours vaccine facilities as cases surge. Posted . Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured three of his country's leading vaccine development and manufacturin ... ( read original story ...)