Turkey’s foreign minister is accusing US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of “blatant ignorance” over her comments that questioned U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to democracy and his alleged ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey orders dozens of arrests including opposition mayor
Warrants relate to 2014 protests in Turkey sparked by the seizure of mainly Kurdish Syrian town of Kobane by ISIL. ( read original story ...)
Turkey issues arrest warrants for 82 over pro-Kurdish protests
Mayor among those wanted for unspecified offences during 2014 protests sparked by Isis seizure of Kobane ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Tightens Monetary Policy Further After Surprise Rate Hike
Turkey’s central bank offered local lenders just a fraction of their daily liquidity requirements from its cheapest funding window on Friday, tightening monetary policy further after raising rates ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Confiscates Over 300,000 Recycled Condoms for Sale
A raid at a warehouse led to the arrest of a woman who said she had been paid by the pound to recycle the prophylactics. ( read original story ...)
Police confiscate 345,000 recycled condoms in Vietnam
Used contraceptives found in warehouse in Binh Duong province were boiled, dried and resold ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 2,630 new coronavirus cases, 69 deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported 2,630 additional novel coronavirus infections and 69 more deaths, the largest daily increase in casualties in six days. ( read original story ...)
US Bill Aims to End Aid to Philippines Military and Police
The Philippine Human Rights Act would end American security assistance to Manila unless it commits to reforms. ( read original story ...)
Internet traffic within Philippines not affected by AAG cable maintenance -NTC
The emergency repair works on AAG (Asia-American Gateway) submarine fiber cable system is being undertaken outside Philippine waters,” NTC Deputy Commissioner Edgardo Cabarios told GMA News Online. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases nears 300K with 2,630 new infections
The Philippines announced on Friday 2,630 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, bringing the nationwide tally to 299,361, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This marks the fourth ... ( read original story ...)