Tension remained high Tuesday between Greece and Turkey, both of which have warships in the eastern Mediterranean after Turkey sent a research vessel to carry out seismic research for energy resources ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Says It Will License New Mediterranean Areas This Month
Turkey will issue seismic exploration and drilling licenses in new areas of the eastern Mediterranean by the end of August and continue its operations in the region, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines records 2,987 more coronavirus infections, 19 deaths
The Philippines on Tuesday reported 2,987 new coronavirus infections, taking its tally of confirmed cases to 139,538, the highest in Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
Philippines assures cooperation with Russia on COVID-19 response
The Philippines on Tuesday said it was ready to work with Russia in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.Malacañang issued the statement after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tech giant SoftBank’s profits rise on investments
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp.'s said Tuesday that its profit rose 12% in April-June from a year earlier as its investments added to its coffers, including sales of its shares in U.S. ( read original story ...)
New Zealand to host West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and Bangladesh during home season
New Zealand are set for a full programme of international cricket during their summer with men's tours by West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and Bangladesh while a visit by the Australia Women's team is ... ( read original story ...)
‘Made in Bangladesh’ to release virtually in the US
Director Rubaiyat Hussain Made in Bangladesh will get a virtual release in theatres across the United States on August 28. ( read original story ...)
China’s economic clout chills Bangladesh-India relations
DHAKA -- India has intensified diplomatic efforts in recent weeks to shore up its once solid alliance with Bangladesh, but frostier than normal relations between the two South Asian nations may ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh reach 263,503 with nearly 3,000 new infections
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh on Tuesday reached 263,503 as nearly 3,000 new cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours. Senior Health Ministry official Nasima Sultana said in a ... ( read original story ...)
EU Provides €1.65 Million Humanitarian Aid to Support Flood Victims of Bangladesh, India, Nepal
In the statement, the EU further added that €500,000 will be spent for India to provide food and livelihood assistance, emergency relief supplies, and water and sanitation services to people. ( read original story ...)