At least 18 people were killed when a tour bus collided with a train early Sunday in central Thailand. Authorities say the bus was crossing a railway track when the train struck the vehicle near a ... ( read original story ...)
Mohammad Reza Shajarian, classical singer revered in Iran, dies at 80
He was banned from performing in the country after siding with protesters after a disputed presidential election in 2009. ( read original story ...)
‘I Insist’: Film Gives New Voice To Jailed Iran Rights Lawyer
Tehran, March 2018: the lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh reflects on a career that has seen her take on the most sensitive of causes in Iran, including saving juveniles from the death penalty, defending ... ( read original story ...)
WHO hopes Philippines can tap up to 4k volunteers for Solidarity Trial
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday expressed hope that the Philippines will increase the number of participants for the WHO-sanctioned COVID-19 vaccine trial scheduled to begin later this ... ( read original story ...)
These are the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 candidates set to vie for the crown this October
The Miss Universe Philippines pageant will debut with 51 candidates from all over the country, allcompeting for the crown. The coronation event will air on GMA-7 on October 25. ( read original story ...)
Japan September wholesale prices slump, heightening deflation risk
Japanese wholesale prices fell 0.8% in September from the same month a year earlier, data showed on Monday, marking the seventh straight month of year-on-year declines and heightening the risk the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s machinery orders extend gains as business spending stabilises
Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly rose in August, extending gains and highlighting resilience in capital spending even as the economy remains under pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aug machinery orders rise for second straight month
Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly rose in August from the previous month, posting a second straight month of gains and highlighting resilience in capital spending even as the economy remains ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade lower; investors watch Chinese yuan following central bank moves
Movements in the Chinese yuan are set to be watched by investors on Monday, following steps taken by the central bank after a recent strengthening of the currency against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Pacifico Energy Commences Construction on 54 MW Utility Scale Solar Power Plant in Sano-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Pacifico Energy K.K. (Head Office: Minato, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroki Matsuo) is pleased to announce the commencement of construction of a 53.9 MW(DC) solar power generation plant (the ... ( read original story ...)