An unusually long stretch of cold weather has exposed Uzbekistan’s inability to provide basic amenities and generated shows of public discontent unimaginable a few years ago. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan: 3 killed in thermal power plant blast
At least three people were killed and another three wounded in a thermal power plant blast in Uzbekistan, local officials said on Wednesday. The explosion was caused by a mixture of coal, dust and air ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Says Trump Gone to ‘Dustbin of History,’ Hopes Biden Has ‘Learned’
"But the memories of Gen Soleimani & the 1000s murdered, maimed & starved of food & meds by Trump's state—& economic—terrorism & crimes against humanity, will shine on," Iranian Foreign Minister ... ( read original story ...)
In Iran, hopes for Biden era are tempered by years of hardship and broken U.S. promises
If they return to their commitments, we will also fulfill our commitments,” President Hassan Rouhani said on the day of Biden’s inauguration. ( read original story ...)
Greece optimistic about talks with Turkey but won’t discuss sovereignty
Greece will approach talks with Turkey next week over their disputed territorial claims in a hopeful spirit but will not discuss issues it considers as sovereign rights, Prime Minister Kyriakos ... ( read original story ...)
‘Turkey keen to invest in special economic zones in BD’
Turkish investors are keen to invest in a special economic zone in Bangladesh as it offers attractive incentives for foreign investors, said Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan. He ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s COVID-19 vaccinations top 1 million in first week -health ministry
Turkey has vaccinated more than 1 million people in the first week of its nationwide rollout of COVID-19 shots developed by China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd, health ministry data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Sees ‘close and Friendly’ Ties With Biden Administration
The Philippines will maintain "close and friendly" relations with the United States under President-elect Joe Biden, a top Philippine official said on Wednesday, amid a period of strain in their ... ( read original story ...)
How COVID-19 Is Straining Human Rights in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines
Stay-home orders in the Philippines didn’t work for lower-class people who rely on short term jobs for family income. They went out in 2020 despite the pandemic and despite the rules. Eventually tens ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ COVID-19 caseload hits 505,939 as death toll tops 10,000
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines hit 505,939 on Wednesday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 1,862 new infections as two laboratories failed to ... ( read original story ...)