A gas explosion killed at least four people in central Madrid. Also, a police chief in the Philippines has been removed following a botched gang rape and murder investigation, and one of 22 trapped ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines police chief faces removal over probe in flight attendant’s death
A police chief in the Philippines is facing an order for his removal over the botched probe into the alleged rape and murder of a flight attendant — after three suspects have been released ... ( read original story ...)
7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines; no tsunami warning issued
A powerful earthquake shook parts of the southern Philippines on Thursday night, but authorities said it was too deep to cause major damage and no tsunami warning was issued. ( read original story ...)
Japan looks for a way out of Tokyo Olympics because of virus
The Japanese government has privately concluded that the Tokyo Olympics will have to be cancelled because of the coronavirus, and the focus is now on securing the Games for the city in the next ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: China to gift half million doses of Sinopharm vaccine
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Thursday that China has agreed to provide half a million doses of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 free of cost to Pakistan by January 31. ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Seeks to Block US-Based Website of Minority Ahmadis
Pakistan has ordered a U.S.-based website propagating the faith of Pakistan's minority Ahmadis shut down over allegedly blasphemous content. ( read original story ...)
China to Gift Pakistan 500K COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Pakistan said Thursday it will receive half-a-million free doses of China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine by January 31. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi made the announcement at a news ... ( read original story ...)
Cotton in Pakistan: How Nuclear Techniques are Helping the Textile Industry
Heat waves and rising temperatures brought on by climate change are contributing to a fall in cotton yields throughout Pakistan. By harnessing nuclear technology, new cotton varieties which are more ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia halts search for victims of Sriwijaya Air crash
Indonesian authorities said on Thursday the search for victims of a plane crash that killed all 62 people on board had been halted, but the hunt would continue for the Sriwijaya Air jet's cockpit ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Holds Key Rate on Tame Inflation, Gradual Recovery
Indonesia’s central bank left its key interest rate unchanged at a record low, projecting optimism that the economy is recovering and inflation will remain tame even with new restrictions in place to ... ( read original story ...)