The Western Australian media mogul's association with the Perth-based SAS goes back at least as far as his days playing social rugby with soldiers from the special forces unit in the 1970s. ( read original story ...)
Australian special forces faced burden of constant deployment to Afghanistan
The Australian special forces faced an overwhelming number of tours to Afghanistan, with some of the elite soldiers completing 12 separate deployments, the inquiry into allegations of abuse revealed. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Warns of Return to Tough COVID Measures to Fight Third Wave
South Korea's prime minister on Friday pleaded with the public to avoid social gatherings and warned that tougher measures may be needed if a new wave of coronavirus infections is not quickly ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Says Stay Home; California Curfew: Virus Update
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun urged citizens to stay home and cancel gatherings, as the number of new cases in the country exceeded 300 for a third day. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam threatens to shut down Facebook over censorship requests
Facebook has faced mounting pressure from governments over its content policies, including threats of new regulations and fines. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Property May Be Key to Equity Market Recovery
Real estate stocks in the Philippines are among the top winners of the global value rotation and look poised to become a key part of the country’s post-pandemic stock-market recovery. ( read original story ...)
5 COVID-19 vaccine makers eyeing clinical trials in Philippines
Five potential vaccines against COVID-19 have already been submitted for possible clinical trials in the Philippines. According to Science and Technology Secretary Jaime Montoya on Friday, these ... ( read original story ...)
Stricter Curbs Imposed On Duterte’s Home City As Infections Rise
The Philippines has imposed stricter movement restrictions on President Rodrigo Duterte’s home city, Davao, after it posted the highest number of new coronavirus cases in the past two weeks. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer prices fall at fastest pace in decade, reviving deflation fears
It was the third straight month of declines and the biggest year-on-year drop since March 2011, the data showed. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso says MOF, BOJ cooperating well on financial stability
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday his ministry and the Bank of Japan were cooperating effectively to ensure financial stability. ( read original story ...)