An Iranian scientist that Israel alleged led the Islamic Republic's military nuclear program until its disbanding in the early 2000s was killed in a ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds sentenced to life in prison in Turkey’s attempted coup trial
Hundreds of people were sentenced to life in prison in Turkey on Thursday in a trial linked to a 2016 coup attempt. ( read original story ...)
Turkey investigates vessel drama, rejects EU sanctions threat
Turkey says German crew illegally searched its commercial freighter, as it rejects EU sanctions threat over Cyprus. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Looking to Reverse Course on Scrapping US Military Pact
The Philippines, an old American ally in Asia, is changing its view on whether to scrap a key U.S. military pact, as it explores new ways of benefiting from U.S. defense aid without isolating its ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines secures 2.6 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The government and the private sector have signed an agreement with British drug maker AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Philippines Inc. for the supply of 2.6 million doses of vaccine for COVID-19. Under ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand, Philippines sign for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with ... ( read original story ...)
German firms bullish on Philippines recovery
Almost half of German firms in the Philippines expect their business to pick up in the next 12 months, even as they remain cautious about the country’s economic recovery, a survey of the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines logs 1,631 new COVID-19 cases; total hits 425,918
The Philippines reported 1,631 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the total number of infections to 425,918 as the country seeks to secure a vaccine against the disease. Ten laboratories, however, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM likely to push back parliament election -Nikkei
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is likely to push back an election for the lower house of parliament to some time after next summer as the country tackles a third wave of COVID-19 infections, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga vows stimulus package focusing on green, digital innovation
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged on Friday to compile a stimulus package focused on pulling the economy out of a pandemic-induced slump through green investment and digital innovation. ( read original story ...)