China and other territories not yet verified by the World Health Organization (WHO) for cases of the new variant of the coronavirus disease 2019 remain excluded from travel restrictions to the ... ( read original story ...)
Suspects In Philippines Flight Attendant’s Mysterious Death Are Released As Prosecutors Cite A Lack Of Evidence
Three suspects taken into custody in connection with the mysterious death of a Philippines flight attendant have been released from custody after prosecutors questioned a law enforcement officials' ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: China’s Sinovac shots readied for mass roll-out in Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand
Covid-19 vaccines produced by the Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac are poised to be rolled out in several Southeast Asian countries, as a company official said interim efficacy data would be ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines flight attendant raped, killed at New Year’s Eve party; 11 men charged
A Philippine Airlines flight attendant died after being raped at a New Year’s Eve party — and all of the 11 men who were with her have been charged with her rape and homicide, it was revealed Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan would have world’s ‘most powerful passport’ if not for travel restrictions, report finds
For the third year in a row, Japan has the world’s most "powerful" passport, which allows visa-free access to more countries (191) than any other, according to the latest Henley & Partners Passport ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan arrests 7 Shiite militants, foils possible attacks
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's counter-terrorism police and the country's intelligence agency raided hideouts of an outlawed Shiite militant group in the eastern Punjab province and ... ( read original story ...)
No ruling yet by Pakistan court on freeing Daniel Pearl’s killer
Pakistan’s Supreme Court adjourned on Thursday without deciding whether to free the man convicted – and later acquitted – of the 2002 murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl. Ahmed Omar Saeed ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s anti-terrorism court issues arrest warrant for JeM chief Masood Azhar
Pakistan has acknowledged Masood Azhar's presence on its territory. An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for banned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar on the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to Release Radical Cleric Linked to Bali Bombings
Indonesia is set to release Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir from jail on Friday, the man who was the suspected mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings and is among the most notorious extremists in the ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: Indonesia Set to Free Abu Bakar Bashir, Suspected of Links to Bali Bombings
Indonesia is set to free Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, who served a jail term for setting up a militant training camp and is suspected of links to the Bali bombings and other attacks in the world's ... ( read original story ...)