The EU will prepare new sanctions against Turkey over the crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean, under proposals to be discussed by European leaders at a summit this week. The range of targets could ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan brushes off EU sanctions threat
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan brushed off possible European Union sanctions against Turkey on Wednesday, saying they would not affect his country. Speaking ... ( read original story ...)
Solar Philippines to build 1 GW of solar farms
Solar Philippines is eyeing to construct over one gigawatt (GW) of solar farms in 2021 on the back of strengthened push for renewable energy in the country. In a statement, Solar Philippines said it ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines not yet drug-free by 2022 — DDB
The government may not meet its target of a drug-free country when President Duterte steps down in 2022, according to the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB). The DDB said 14,308 barangays have yet to be ... ( read original story ...)
Teenager left with horrifying facial swelling after squeezing a spot on her nose in the Philippines
Mary Ann Regacho, 17, noticed a blackhead on the side of her nose last year. After weeks she squeezed it and just days later painful swelling began which has since spread to cover most of her face. ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Pandemic drives record hunger in Philippines
Daniel Auminto lost his job and then his home when the COVID-19 pandemic sent the Philippines into lockdown. Now he and his family live on the street, relying on food handouts to survive. Charities ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to construct two new Aegis ships to counter threats
Japan is pushing ahead with plans to build two new Aegis ships, after canceling the deployment of a land-based U.S. Aegis Ashore missile defense system. ( read original story ...)
Child rapes on the rise in Bangladesh
At least 856 child rape incidents were reported between January and October Every day, more and more children in Bangladesh, both male female, are facing sexual abuse or becoming victims of rape. The ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh no country for communal forces
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said communal forces will not be given any scope to strengthen their footing in the country that attained independence through the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s exports to US cross $400m in a month for the first time
Adviser to PM Abdul Razzak Dawood lauds exporters over great achievement, asks them to market their exports to US aggressively ... ( read original story ...)