Assad told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday ahead of a Moscow-backed conference on repatriation that he is adamant on the return of refugees. Apart from ongoing violence in some parts ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal President unveils special anthology on Mahatma Gandhi
Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Monday released maile bujheko gaandhii translated as My understanding about Gandhi -- a special anthology on Mahatma Gandhi during a ceremony. ( read original story ...)
South Korea investigation ongoing into North Korean man’s defection
South Korea's military says it continues to investigate the circumstances that led to a recent North Korean man's defection across the demilitarized zone. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Says U.S. Has Concerns About Myanmar Elections, Will Closely Monitor Process
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday said the United States has concerns about Myanmar's parliamentary elections, which he said mark an important step in the country's democratic transition, ... ( read original story ...)
The Buttermilk-Brined Turkey of Your Thanksgiving Dreams
Every November, people ask Samin Nosrat if her beloved roast chicken recipe works with turkey. She decided to find out. ( read original story ...)
Philippines seeking 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines next year
The Philippines plans to procure an initial 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to ensure at least a quarter of its population gets inoculated next year, a top coronavirus task force official said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines seen to contract by 6% from July to September
The Philippine economy contracted for the third straight quarter with the gross domestic product (GDP) shrinking by six percent from July to September as mobility restrictions were extended due to ... ( read original story ...)
‘All Tyrants Fall’: Trump Loss Fuels Hopes of Ending Strongman Era in Philippines
But U.S. President Donald Trump's dramatic election loss is providing a glimmer of hope among many in the Southeast Asian country that they can reverse their own strongman trend, especially with a ... ( read original story ...)
First batch of Sikorsky helicopters arrive in Philippines
The first five units of the Philippine Air Force’s 16 Sikorsky S70-i Blackhawk helicopters have arrived in the country, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Monday. The 16 helicopters were ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 108 more COVID-19 deaths, highest toll in over two weeks
The Philippines reported 108 new deaths from COVID-19 on Monday, the highest daily death toll since Oct. 23, taking total fatalities to 7,647, the country's health ministry said. The Department of ... ( read original story ...)