The governing party denies accusations that packed rallies are spreading COVID in some of Turkey’s worst hit regions. ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 2,921 new Covid-19 cases, highest in over 4 months; total now at 574,247
The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines reported on Saturday 2,921 new Covid-19 cases, the highest daily increase in over four months, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in capital until end-March
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has extended partial coronavirus curbs in the capital until the end of March, as the country awaits the arrival of vaccines, the presidential spokesman said on ... ( read original story ...)
The Philippines is a flashpoint in the US-China cold war
As discussed in a previous column of this series, the U.S. requires a firm alliance with Europe, and particularly Germany, to compete globally with China. Yet the outcome of that rivalry also rests ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh: Protests erupt over writer’s death in prison
Mushtaq Ahmed, a crocodile farmer and writer, was jailed under a 2018 law that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in the country. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Bangladesh under ‘no obligation’ to accept stranded Rohingya refugees -minister
Bangladesh is under "no obligation" to shelter 81 Rohingya Muslim refugees adrift for almost two weeks on the Andaman Sea and being assisted by neighbouring India, said Bangladesh foreign minister A.K ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh: ‘No obligation’ to help Rohingya at sea
DHAKA: Bangladesh is under “no obligation” to shelter 81 Rohingya Muslim refugees adrift for almost two weeks on the Andaman Sea and being assisted by neighbouring India, said Bangladesh foreign ... ( read original story ...)
India, Bangladesh won’t allow misuse of territory
India and Bangladesh on Saturday reaffirmed their decision to not allow their territories to be used for any activity inimical to each other's interests. The neighbours decided early completion of ... ( read original story ...)
PM: This is a new Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh today has dramatically changed from when the Awami League came to power in 2009, during her speech on UN’s final recommendations on Bangladesh’s ... ( read original story ...)
India-Bangladesh hold home secretary-level talks to discuss security issues
Both sides discussed early completion of pending fencing along the India-Bangladesh Border (IBB) as agreed by the prime ministers of the two countries ... ( read original story ...)