I don’t think you’ll find a live event anywhere in California,” said Michelle Lindner, organizer of Turkey Trot Los Angeles, which typically starts at City Hall in downtown L.A. That assertion is ... ( read original story ...)
If it were happening in Turkey, we’d call Trump’s actions an attempted coup
Coming from an ‘illiberal democracy’, I recognise what the US president is doing, says Turkish journalist Ece Temelkuran ... ( read original story ...)
Spring onions harvest in Vietnam
A farmer harvesting spring onions at the Cat Lai Co-op fresh vegetable farm, that applies "safe" farming methods, in Ha Nam province outside of Hanoi. ( read original story ...)
Deadly deluge in Philippines after Typhoon Vamco
A child sits on a steel pipe in Marikina following the passage of Typhoon Vamco, in Metro Manila, Philippines. The death toll from the deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines this ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Says No Debt Blowout, Sees Reviving Demand Tough
Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said he doesn’t see a need for outsized government borrowings, betting that the recovery plan and the promise of a vaccine will spur an economic rebound ... ( read original story ...)
Expats in UAE join hands to help kabayans affected by typhoons in the Philippines
Filipina expat in UAE, Em Serrano, is selling her make-up kit and skincare products to buy relief goods, food, medicine and other personal needs for her kababayans affected by typhoons in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s gaming industry is worth $19.5 billion — and it’s growing
A pioneer in gaming culture, Japan has created many of the world's most iconic -- and successful -- video games. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s sake exports more than tripled over the last decade
A traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, sake is becoming increasingly popular overseas. Thirst for the iconic drink is paired with a growing appetite for Japanese cuisine. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga says broad agreement reached on military pact with Australia
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday Japan and Australia had reached a broad agreement on their bilateral defence pact to facilitate more joint operations and exercises on each ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga says wants to further cooperate with Australia
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison he would like to further cooperate with Australia to push for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Morrison is on ... ( read original story ...)