The U.S. plans to impose sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of S-400 missiles after years of drama that began with the NATO ally’s decision to buy the air-defense system from Russia in 2017. ( read original story ...)
U.S., EU to Impose Sanctions on Turkey Over Missile System, Energy
The move puts a temporary end to fissures within the bloc over how to deal with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s military moves in the eastern Mediterranean region and his push for energy ... ( read original story ...)
From roadside eatery to big city darling: How one Taiwanese turkey rice vendor made it big
For decades, Liao Shou-fang has been hawkishly presiding over his turkey rice eatery -- Rou Bo -- to make sure every dish is served exactly the same way. And then along came CNN Travel, and everything ... ( read original story ...)
US to impose sanctions on Turkey over Russian defence purchase
The Trump administration is planning to impose sanctions against Turkey over its acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile defence system, according to two people familiar with the matter. One of the ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines internet speed faster months after Duterte warning, says NTC
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Friday reported an increase in the country's internet speed in the last month, months after President Duterte called on public services providers to ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases exceed 447,000 with 1,504 new infections
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines climbed to 447,039 on Friday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,504 new infections as 12 laboratories failed to ... ( read original story ...)
AstraZeneca withdraws bid for COVID-19 vaccine trials in Philippines
According to Luisito Santos’ report on Super Radyo dzBB, Domingo said AstraZeneca indicated that it already had sufficient data to see the efficacy of its vaccine. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges a “quiet” year-end, but to keep up tourism campaign
Japan's government urged people on Friday to spend a "quiet" year-end after daily coronavirus infections hit a record, but said it would keep providing subsidies to promote tourism despite media ... ( read original story ...)
India supports Bangladesh candidature for World Health Organisation post
India has extended its support to Bangladesh's candidature for the post of Executive Director (ED) of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO).Newly-appointed ... ( read original story ...)
Popularity and Terror Threats | Will politics in Pakistan follow the old script?
Maryam Nawaz should watch out. An almost identical series of events preceded Benazir Bhutto’s assassination. ‘Terrorist’ threats from unknown sources, allegations of foreign funding, and an Army inten ... ( read original story ...)