The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines climbed to 13,597 on Friday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 163 new infections. Ninety-two more patients have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance minister, central bank governor meet on pandemic response
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso and Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda met in Tokyo, the finance ministry said on Friday, in a show of resolve to coordinate fiscal and monetary policies to ... ( read original story ...)
The mystery of Japan’s old stones
Amazing insights about the world we live in. The Kanayama Megaliths in Japan were only discovered by accident The King's Path is a unique walkway in Spain but not one to attempt if you are scared of ... ( read original story ...)
President Trump arrives in Japan for trade talks
President Trump and the first lady arrived in Japan Saturday morning. Their four-day trip comes as trade tensions between the U.S. and Japan begin to simmer. CBSN contributor and senior fellow of the ... ( read original story ...)
Cyclone Amphan: India, Bangladesh begin clean-up operation
Authorities in both countries are struggling to restore road links and electricity in areas hit by Cyclone Amphan. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Bangladesh reports highest daily deaths from COVID-19, total cases reach 30,205
A man walks past graffiti about human fighting against the coronavirus in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, May 18, 2020. (Str/Xinhua) -- Bangladesh reports 1,694 new cases, total at 30,205; -- Infections in ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan International Airlines flight crashes in Karachi
A Pakistan International Airlines flight with more than 100 people on board has crashed in the Pakistani city of Karachi, an airline spokesman said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan International Airlines flight crashes in area near Pakistan airport
A Pakistan International Airlines flight with dozens of people on board crashed Friday in the Pakistani city of Karachi, according to CNN and Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Cher sheds tears of joy as Pakistan’s loneliest elephant wins freedom
Kaavan, a 33-year-old elephant living a sorry existence in Islamabad zoo, to be released after campaign by pop icon ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane crashes in Karachi
A Pakistan International Airlines plane has crashed in Karachi on a flight from Lahore, aviation officials say. The plane, which was reported to be carrying 90 passengers, was flying from Lahore to ... ( read original story ...)