A US Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman has been deported after a presidential pardon cut short his jail term.Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton said he was “extremely ... ( read original story ...)
The shadowy murders causing panic in the Philippines
The BBC News app is available from the Apple App Store for iPhone and Google The shadowy murders causing panic in the Philippines. Video, 00:02:32The shadowy murders causing panic in the Philippines ... ( read original story ...)
FACTBOX-Continuity and reforms: Key policies of Japan PM hopeful Suga
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga looks set to become prime minister this week, after garnering the backing of most of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) factions to win a party ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn’s key deputy goes on trial in Japan
Japan’s most anticipated white collar criminal trial of the 21st century will begin in Tokyo on Tuesday, but with the glaring absence of its central figure: Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan chairman ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s most-wanted
Police have launched a manhunt to arrest suspects Abid Ali and Waqarul Hassan wanted in motorway rape incident ... ( read original story ...)
Kamran Akmal Stands in Support of Babar Azam, Says Pakistan’s Best Batsman Needs Support
Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has lashed out at those criticising Babar Azam, saying it's a great tragedy that instead of motivating the premier batsman, people were finding faults in ... ( read original story ...)
Seasonal torrential rain claims over 300 lives in Pakistan
Sindh is worst-affected province with 136 fatalities Over 300 people, including more than 100 children, died and 239 others were injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan in the last over two ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan delays plan to hedge oil prices
Pakistan has delayed its plan to hedge petroleum prices as experts have advised the government to stay away from materialising its hedging strategy while prices of petroleum products remain volatile. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia sees 3,000 new Covid-19 cases for fifth consecutive day
INDONESIA’S Covid-19 cases rose by over 3,000 for a fifth consecutive day, the second time that has happened this month, with the highest daily infections reached on Thursday, official data showed. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia pushes ARF members to address challenges in Asia Pacific
Indonesia at the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) held via video conference on Saturday pushed member states to work closely to address the challenges facing ... ( read original story ...)