Trump still has time before he leaves office to cause the kind of toxic and even deadly diplomatic crisis that Biden will be hard-pressed to undo. ( read original story ...)
Turkey must stop provocations in eastern Mediterranean – Germany
Turkey has to cease provocations in the eastern Mediterranean if it wants to avoid new discussions about European Union sanctions against Ankara at an EU summit in December, German Foreign Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Lifts Rates After Erdogan’s Endorsement of Austerity
The central bank sharply raised its benchmark interest rate, pledging to combat inflation less than two weeks after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reshuffled his economic team and backed a shift in ... ( read original story ...)
Cook your turkey, but cancel your traditional Thanksgiving plans
COVID-19 has cancelled traditional Thanksgiving. I understand that Americans are weary. We've been cooped up for months, unable to socialize with family and friends. But the virus is raging, and ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte Agrees to Pay for Vaccines in Advance to Ensure Supply
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has previously criticised Western manufacturers for asking fees to reserve vaccines, has agreed to pay drugmakers in advance to secure millions of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Central Bank Cuts Rate to Support Pandemic-Hit Economy
The Philippine central bank on Thursday cut its benchmark interest rate to provide additional support for an economy hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reduced its ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asia Virus Hotspots Indonesia, Philippines Cut Rates in Surprise
Central banks in Indonesia and the Philippines unexpectedly cut their benchmark interest rates to record lows as the two nations grapple with the worst coronavirus outbreaks in Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ COVID-19 tally exceeds 413,000 with 1,337 new infections
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines rose to 413,430 on Thursday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,337 new infections as 11 laboratories failed to ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Plans to Expedite Covid-19 Vaccine Approvals
The Philippines plans to cut the approval time for coronavirus vaccines already approved by other nations, fast tracking their emergency use among high-risk individuals in the Southeast Asian hotspot. ( read original story ...)
Floating gardens: Bangladesh’s answer to climate change
In 2020, it's obvious that the effects of global warming are being felt all over the world. From ice melting in the Arctic to bush fires raging in the Australian outback, it's clear that climate ... ( read original story ...)