Eyeing Washington's withdrawal of 500 more troops from Iraq, pro-Iran factions have boldly resumed attacks on the US embassy there despite suspicions outgoing President Donald Trump could strike back. ( read original story ...)
Despite the state of things, there will be a turkey pardon
America is at an unsettling moment, with a resurgent pandemic and a president who refuses to accept the results of a national election. Most schoolchildren remain out of the classroom, people are ... ( read original story ...)
House Hunting in Turkey: A Spruced-Up Olive-Oil Factory for $1.8 Million
In the Aegean coastal area of Bodrum, buyers are arriving from cities near and far, propelled by the pandemic and the struggling Turkish lira. ( read original story ...)
FSCC: Philippines needs to prepare for ‘new economy’
The country needs to prepare for the transition to a “new economy” to mitigate the systemic risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC). In ... ( read original story ...)
S&P: Higher provisioning to weigh on Philippine banks
A higher provisioning for potential loan losses, coupled with a downward pressure on margins due to uncertainties brought about by the pandemic, may weigh on the profitability of Philippine banks ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan gets bodyguard after Islamist threats for attending Kali Pujo
Dhaka: Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been given an armed bodyguard after he was threatened by Islamists for attending a Hindu ceremony in neighbouring India, the country's cricket ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bangladesh hopeful of signing Teesta water sharing deal’
MoUs expected to be signed during the virtual meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi ... ( read original story ...)
The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Diplomatic Repercussions for Pakistan
Karabakh is over 2,000 kilometers from Pakistan’s borders, its conflicts may have a lasting effect on Pakistan’s diplomacy. ( read original story ...)
England’s packed 2021 summer headlined by five-Test India series
England are set to host a bumper international summer next year – followed by a similarly packed winter that includes a first trip to Pakistan in 16 years ... ( read original story ...)
Twitter apologises to India parliament panel for China geo-tagging error
Social media giant Twitter Inc has apologised to an Indian parliamentary panel for showing a northern Himalayan region as part of China, promising to make corrections by month-end, the panel's chief ... ( read original story ...)