All charges have been dropped against the Thai heir to the Red Bull energy drink empire who crashed into a police motorcycle in 2012, killing an officer. ( read original story ...)
Iran says Mahan Air passengers can sue US army in its courts
Several people were injured after pilot rapidly changed altitude to avoid collision with a US jet, Iranian media said. ( read original story ...)
Turkey condemns Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers
Turkey and Greece exchanged harsh words on Saturday over the conversion of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia into a mosque, a day after Islamic prayers were held at the ancient site for the first time in nine ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Leaders Must Stand Against Turkey’s Atrocities in Northern Syria | Opinion
It is imperative that the U.S. and the international community consider the consequences of Turkey's actions on religious freedom in Syria—particularly on Yazidis, Christians and Kurds—and take action ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam back on coronavirus alert after first local infection in 3 months
Vietnam was back on high alert for the novel coronavirus on Saturday after medical officials in the central city of Danang detected, its first locally transmitted case for three months. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Detects First Coronavirus Case In Nearly 100 Days
Vietnam has detected its first locally-transmitted case of coronavirus in nearly 100 days, authorities said Saturday, in a country whose swift and full lockdown won praise for controlling the spread ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 2,019 new COVID-19 infections, total at 78,412
The Philippines on Saturday reported 2,019 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the total to 78,412. This marks the eleventh consecutive day where over 1,300 new infections were ... ( read original story ...)
How do other Southeast Asian countries deal with COVID-19 vs. the Philippines?
Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore followed the steps of China and South Korea when it comes to handling COVID-19 cases in their country. In the Philippines, the Police Regional Office 7 in Cebu City ... ( read original story ...)
A headstrong woman, a dazzling city and the fate of feudal Japan
I was reminded of that while reading Amy Stanley’s enthralling portrait of an intrepid 19th-century Japanese woman and the city she loved. Stanley, a professor of history at Northwestern University, ... ( read original story ...)
With its vegan menu, Lonely Mouth has the seal of approval from Japan
It is easy to forget how much we are eating with Lonely Mouth's knowledgeable service, flavours, invention, mindful food design and preparation. ( read original story ...)