Hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars and hundreds of hours spent working with and training Philippine government forces appear to be doing little to dislodge Islamic State fighters entrenched in the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines records 93 more coronavirus deaths, biggest jump in nearly a month
The Philippines on Wednesday reported 93 more coronavirus fatalities, the highest daily increase in the Southeast Asian country since July 18, taking its death toll to 2,404. A health ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Forget bird flu — ostrich fever is gripping the Philippines
With the Manila area under coronavirus lockdown, two of the giant birds took their chance to make a dash for freedom. ( read original story ...)
70% of migrants returning to Bangladesh struggle to find employment: IOM
Approximately 70 percent of surveyed migrants, who returned from abroad between February and June, are unemployed, according to a study conducted on returnees in 12 districts of the country. ( read original story ...)
Dom Sibley is all ears as he thinks on his feet against the Pakistan attack
England opener is eager to learn and take advice as he works on his game, and ignoring the tea and biscuits while he is at it ... ( read original story ...)
Polio vaccinations resume in Pakistan and Afghanistan after Covid-19 delays
Fight to eradicate disease getting ‘back on track’ after surge in cases due to pause in vaccination campaigns ... ( read original story ...)
A day after the eruption of Mount Sinabung in Indonesia
A villager cleans volcanic ash from his roof at Naman Teran village in Karo, North Sumatra, a day after the eruption of Mount Sinabung (background). Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 1,942 new coronavirus cases, 79 deaths
Indonesia reported 1,942 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 130,718, data from the government's health ministry website showed. ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: India considers resettling Kashmiri youth who give up arms
India is considering offering young Kashmiri militants an escape from a life of violence by temporarily resettling them in more peaceful parts of the country, according to the top military commander ... ( read original story ...)
Riots Erupt in India’s Bangalore Over Facebook Post About Prophet Muhammad
Several people have been killed in the southern Indian city of Bangalore after rioting broke out, reportedly sparked by a Facebook post that local Muslims regarded as blasphemous. At least three ... ( read original story ...)