Philippine lawmakers voted Friday to reject the license renewal of the country’s largest TV network, shutting down a major news provider that had been ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ largest TV network has license renewal rejected
Philippine lawmakers voted Friday to reject the license renewal of the country’s largest TV network, one of the critical news agencies the president has repeatedly threatened, in a move that shut down ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 42 new coronavirus deaths, biggest daily rise since April
The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported 42 new coronavirus deaths, the largest single-day increase in nearly three months, and 1,233 additional infections. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan may still build Aegis Ashore despite reports of cancellation, source says
Japan may still build Aegis Ashore missile defense systems to defend against attacks by North Korea and other regional rivals, including China, a source told Reuters just weeks after reports that the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display aims to bring some panel production back from China after coronavirus
Japan Display Inc aims to bring some automotive panel production back to Japan after the novel coronavirus outbreak disrupted its supply chain in China, a company executive said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan announces plans for new stealth fighter as US approves sale of F-35 jets
Japan has announced plans to build one of the world's most sophisticated stealth jet fighters, likely a twin-engine aircraft designed to take over the country's critical air defense role sometime in ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 lockdown threatens to push Bangladesh’s fringe cricketers out of the game
A few months later, she impressed enough in an Under-18 trial tournament in Mymensingh to be among 40 cricketers in a training camp in Cox's Bazar. That was in February. Then came the Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan expects UAE remittances to be slashed as pandemic hits migrant workers
UAE's majority-expat population is Pakistani, and in a typical year the South Asian nation receives $4.6 billion in remittances from the UAE alone. ( read original story ...)
US bans Pakistan’s PIA over pilot licence scandal
The United States has banned Pakistan International Airlines from operating chartered flights to the country, the airline said, after it announced nearly 150 pilots would be grounded over fake or ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Pakistan PM appeals for caution during Eid celebrations
Pakistan PM appeals for caution during Eid celebrations . Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan appealed to the nation to celebrate Eid Al Adha ... ( read original story ...)