Philippine police on Friday threatened to cane people who violate social distancing protocols as the Southeast Asian nation fights the spread of the coronavirus during the festive season. The ... ( read original story ...)
US donates handheld drug analyzers to Philippines
The US government on Thursday donated three handheld drug analyzers worth P3.6 million to the Philippines to help in its fight against illegal drugs. Representatives of the US Department of State’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM pledges $19B to promote ecological businesses
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged a 2 trillion yen ($19 billion) fund on Friday to promote ecological businesses and innovation to achieve his goal of zero net ... ( read original story ...)
FIFA extends 7-team Club World Cup to 2021; Japan to host
FIFA has extended the smaller Club World Cup format for one more year after a 24-team revamp scheduled for China ... ( read original story ...)
What Can Pakistan Expect From the Biden Administration?
While it is likely that Pakistan will see some relief come January, the United States’ policy toward that country will also be shaped by its relations with China and India. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Says Afghan Border Fence Nearly Complete
Pakistan’s military says it will have fenced off the country’s roughly 2,600-kilometer historically porous border with Afghanistan within the next two months. The army’s media wing Friday shared the ... ( read original story ...)
India summons Canada envoy as row deepens over Trudeau’s protest remarks
India has summoned the Canadian ambassador to protest at comments by Justin Trudeau on recent mass protests by farmers in the country. Indian officials warned that continued “interference” in domestic ... ( read original story ...)
China conducting biological tests to create super soldiers, US spy chief says
Intelligence director John Ratcliffe claims human testing aims to develop soldiers with ‘biologically enhanced capabilities’ ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dollar Resistance Straining as Traders Bet on More Gains
The Taiwan dollar closed at its highest level since 1997 in a sign the central bank is loosening its grip on the currency. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dollar Resistance Straining as Traders Bet on More Gains
The Taiwan dollar closed at its highest level since 1997 in a sign the central bank is loosening its grip on the currency. ( read original story ...)