Turkey’s health minister acknowledged a nationwide increase in coronavirus cases and said he’d spend five days investigating the surge in Istanbul. “The pandemic is on the rise again across the ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Surges To $13,200, Hits Record-High In Brazil, Argentina And Turkey
As Bitcoin continues to get sustained above $12,000, many analysts expect a short pullback before the rally resumes. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte promises payment as Red Cross stops COVID-19 tests
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday his government will pay the 931 million pesos ($19.25 million) it owes the Red Cross after the humanitarian agency stopped conducting COVID-19 tests ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises view on demand, but says economy in severe situation
Japan's government upgraded its view on consumption in a monthly report in October on stronger demand for electronics and higher travel spending, but cautioned broader economic conditions remained ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 4,369 new coronavirus infections, 118 more deaths
Indonesia reported 4,369 new coronavirus infections on Friday, taking the total to 381,910, data from the country's health ministry showed. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia sees significant decrease in active Covid-19 cases; reports 4,369 new cases as total hits above 381,000
JAKARTA, Oct 23 (The Jakarta Post/ANN): Indonesia has seen a significant decrease in active Covid-19 cases, the National Covid-19 task force stated on Friday. Active cases are the number of confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
The virus is on the march in much of the world. In India, it’s in retreat.
Doctors and hospital administrators on the front lines of India’s fight against the virus say they have seen marked decreases in coronavirus cases in recent weeks. Vaishali Jadh ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Description of India as Filthy Sets off Calls for Cleaner Air
U.S. President Donald Trump's description of India as a filthy place with polluted air has unleashed calls on social media for urgent clean-up action, particularly over New Delhi, the world's most ... ( read original story ...)
Kapil Dev: India cricket legend stable after heart surgery
Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has undergone a heart surgery at a hospital in India's capital Delhi after he complained of chest pain. A statement from the hospital said that Dev, 61 was ... ( read original story ...)
US President Donald Trump at debate: Look at India. The air is filthy
President Trump described India's air as filthy Indians have reacted to US president Donald Trump describing the air in India, China and Russia as "filthy" during the final election debate. His ... ( read original story ...)