Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz agreed in a phone call improve bilateral ties and solve outstanding disputes through dialogue, the Turkish presidency said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines ends overseas travel ban on healthcare workers
Labour minister says Philippines will initially allow 5,000 health workers to leave the country every year. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved ending a ban on deploying the nation’s ... ( read original story ...)
Filmmaker’s 400-mile skateboard ride through the Philippines now a documentary
Provided by Honolulu KHNL Haleiwa filmmaker James Astle rode his skateboard more than 400 miles across northern Luzon. He turned his Philippines adventure into a documentary fi ... ( read original story ...)
The Chinese Antidote to a Covid-battered Philippines
Filipinos were once solidly in the U.S. sphere of influence, but they may be moving closer to their intrusive neighbor across the South China Sea. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea, Japan Mull Steps as New Cases Rise
South Korea has reported 386 new cases of the coronavirus in a resurgence that could force authorities to reimpose stronger social distancing restrictions after easing them in October to spur a ... ( read original story ...)
Pop star Masahiko Kondo’s affair falls foul of Japan’s strict morals
In his 40-year career Masahiko Kondo has enjoyed many of the pleasures of a chart-topping pop star. He has acted, raced cars and, before he got married, he was linked to several famous female stars ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan balks at IMF demands over $6bn loan
Talks between Pakistan and the IMF to restart a $6b loan programme have stalled over Prime Minister Imran Khan’s refusal to introduce unpopular measures, say senior government officials. Formal ... ( read original story ...)
Death Of Firebrand Cleric In Pakistan Clouds Future Of Extremist Movement
In life, Pakistani hardline cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi terrorised the country's religious minorities and incited nationwide riots, all while issuing pleas for the nuclear annihilation of European ... ( read original story ...)
India has its first best actor International Emmy nominee
Arjun Mathur has made history as India's first best actor nominee at the International Emmy Awards. The virtual ceremony will be held Monday, Nov. 23. Arjun is nominated for his work in the Amazon ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Taiwan Hold Talks on Strengthening Economic Ties
The United States and Taiwan held talks on Friday on strengthening their economic relationship in the face of increasing pressure on the island from mainland China, which the Taiwanese side hailed as ... ( read original story ...)