Chinese outlets that once relayed cautious optimism over Trump’s deal-making abilities now express exasperation ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey said to consider a return to some coronavirus curbs
Turkey is considering re-imposing some measures to stem rising coronavirus cases such as stay-home orders for younger and older people or even weekend lockdowns, but will avoid hurting the economic ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Biden Risk Looms for Turkey’s Erdogan and Beleaguered Lira
Investors and analysts say the beleaguered Turkish lira is especially vulnerable if a Biden White House pulls the trigger on long-threatened sanctions over Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 missiles, ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s daily COVID-19 patients top 2,000, at early-May levels
Turkey's daily number of new coronavirus cases surpassed 2,000 on Monday, reaching levels last seen in early May when restrictions on businesses and households were in place. Data from the Health ... ( read original story ...)
Severe Tropical Storm Saudel threatens to unleash more rain across flood-weary Vietnam
Parts of Vietnam are still reeling from an onslaught of tropical systems in recent weeks that have worsened ongoing flooding in the country. Now, AccuWeather meteorologists say Severe Tropical Storm ... ( read original story ...)
Mass evacuations, flooding, as Saudel nears Vietnam
VIDEO QUALITY AS INCOMING. Authorities rushed to evacuate residents from flooded locales across Vietnam on Wednesday (October 21) as tropical storm Saudel drew closer to the Southeast Asian nation, ... ( read original story ...)
Floods Kill 111 In Central Vietnam, Storm Saudel On The Way
More than 100 people have died and 20 others are missing in central Vietnam following weeks of severe flooding and landslides, authorities said Wednesday, as the country braced for yet another storm ... ( read original story ...)
More than 100 dead as Vietnam reels from ‘worst floods in decades’
More than 100 people are dead and thousands of homes have been submerged in some of Vietnam's most severe floods in decades, with authorities warning that more bad weather is to come. ( read original story ...)
Why is Rodrigo Duterte Still Popular in the Philippines?
Despite allegations of corruption and his ineptitude in handling the COVID-19 crisis, the Philippine leader’s popularity continues to climb. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Philippines allowing foreign travel to resume
The Philippines on Wednesday lifted a ban on non-essential foreign trips by Filipinos, but the immigration bureau said the move did not immediately spark large ... ( read original story ...)