Tensions between Greece and Turkey have risen in the past week after Turkey sent a ship to map out possible energy sites in disputed territory. Leader Erdogan said he doesn't intend to respond to ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s daily virus infection rate at highest in 45 days
Turkey’s health minister said the number of new COVID-19 infections Saturday has hit its highest in 45 days and announced 1,256 new cases ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey ‘will not back down’ in east Mediterranean standoff, says Erdogan
Tensions between NATO members Greece and Turkey have risen in the past week after Turkey sent the Oruc Reis survey vessel, escorted by warships, to map out possible oil and gas drilling in territory ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s new coronavirus cases up to highest since June
Turkey's new coronavirus cases rose to their highest since June at 1,256, with 21 deaths in the last 24 hours, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Twitter on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s rising coronavirus cases at highest level since June
Turkey's coronavirus count rose on Saturday to its highest daily level since June, with total deaths nearing 6,000, according to the government, which rolled out new inspection and enforcement ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines death penalty: A fight to stop the return of capital punishment
"The death penalty would give the state another weapon in its ongoing war against drugs," said Carlos Conde, Philippines researcher for Human Rights Watch. How many have died in P ... ( read original story ...)
Faster than floods: How to prevent a double disaster in Bangladesh
In northern Bangladesh, Abdus Samad Sarker swims through floodwaters, desperately trying to salvage food for his livestock. Abdus and his family live near the Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers in ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart executes Bangladesh’s first-ever blockchain LC transaction
Standard Chartered has executed the country’s first-ever blockchain transaction by issuing a letter of credit for Viyellatex, in a development that can go on to make the process of trade, both at ... ( read original story ...)
QIB receives two prestigious awards for Middle East World’s Best Consumer Digital Banks Awards
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the ‘Middle East World’s Best Consumer Digital Banks Awards 2020’ by Global Finance Magazine ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to unveil more virus-related financial support plans on Monday
Singapore will unveil plans to extend more financial support to companies and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, its finance ministry said. The island-state, one of the world's most open ... ( read original story ...)