Greece welcomes moves by Turkey to de-escalate recent tensions in the east Mediterranean, its prime minister said on Tuesday, but Ankara needs to show a firmer commitment to improving relations. ( read original story ...)
Armenia’s Prime Minister Accuses Turkey of ‘Reinstating the Ottoman Empire’ in Sending Mercenaries to Nagorno Karabakh
When Armenia and Azerbaijan resumed Europe’s oldest “frozen war” over the breakaway territory of Nagorno Karabakh on Sept 27, the intimate nature of the fighting—between trenches so close that ... ( read original story ...)
Greek premier meets with NATO chief over tension with Turkey
Greece’s prime minister has reiterated his country is prepared to hold talks with fellow NATO member Turkey about a dispute over maritime boundaries in the eastern Mediterranean ... ( read original story ...)
Syria’s Assad blames Turkey for fighting between Azeris and Armenians
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan of being the main instigator in the deadliest fighting between Armenian and Azeri forces for more than 25 years. In an ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Disinformation Campaign in the Philippines
The Philippines has been the perfect target for Chinese political interference – but it won’t be Beijing’s last victim. ( read original story ...)
Criticism Hounds Fake Beach Meant to Ease COVID Stress in the Philippines
The project has faced strong opposition from environmentalists and others who claim it’s symbolic of the government's superficial response to issues. ( read original story ...)
Philippines records 2,093 new coronavirus cases, 25 more deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Tuesday confirmed 2,093 novel coronavirus infections and 25 more deaths, the lowest number of fatalities reported in 15 days. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ COVID-19 tally tops 326,000 with 2,093 new cases
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caseload rose to 326,833 on Tuesday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 2,093 new infections. Metro Manila continued to log the highest ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines: Human Rights Council Joint NGO Statement
Get updates on human rights issues from around the globe. Join our movement today. Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of 14 organisations, including colleagues in the Philippines, we are deeply ... ( read original story ...)
Congress must act to end US military aid to the Philippines
In the midst of a pandemic, a severe economic recession and a bruising presidential race, there is a danger that crucial issues like the need to stop arming the Duterte regime will get lost in the shu ... ( read original story ...)