As Erdogan’s ambitions grow, the EU lacks the unity and strength to defend the Continent’s interests. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Holds Key Rate as it Boosts Debt Financing
The Philippine central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged for a second straight meeting and approved an $11 billion cash advance to the government to support pandemic relief measures. ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 2,415 novel coronavirus cases, 59 more deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Thursday recorded 2,415 new coronavirus infections and 59 additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases had increased to 314,079, the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Seen Holding Rates Amid Slump: Decision Guide
The Philippine central bank is set to leave its key interest rate unchanged for a second straight meeting, allowing previous stimulus steps to work their way through an economy in recession. ( read original story ...)
Japan: man admits nine murders after contacting suicidal people via Twitter
In case that has shocked country and led to new Twitter rules, Takahiro Shiraishi assaulted and strangled victims ... ( read original story ...)
Two soldiers killed, 4 injured in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in north Kashmir
Two soldiers of the Indian Army were killed and four others were injured in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in north Kashmir’s Naugam sector on Thursday morning, said an army official. The army said ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 4,174 new coronavirus cases, 116 deaths
Indonesia reported 4,174 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the Southeast Asian country to 291,182, official data showed. It also reported 116 new deaths ... ( read original story ...)
‘Going well’: Indonesia lays ambitious vaccine start date
Indonesia hopes to begin mass production of a China-developed coronavirus vaccine by January 2021 and human trials are underway, but the timeline for and efficacy of the coronavac have been questioned ... ( read original story ...)
New Japan PM Planning Visits to Indonesia, Vietnam
Should it eventuate, Prime Minister Suga’s ASEAN tour would demonstrate his commitment to predecessor Abe Shinzo’s “free and open Indo-Pacific” strategy. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia registers 4,174 new coronavirus infections
(MENAFN) The coronavirus infections in Indonesia augmented by 4,174 within one day to 291,182, with the fatalities adding by 116 to 10,856, the Health Ministry stated on Thursday, October 1. ( read original story ...)