The Philippines on Saturday reported 2,019 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the total to 78,412. This marks the eleventh consecutive day where over 1,300 new infections were ... ( read original story ...)
How do other Southeast Asian countries deal with COVID-19 vs. the Philippines?
Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore followed the steps of China and South Korea when it comes to handling COVID-19 cases in their country. In the Philippines, the Police Regional Office 7 in Cebu City ... ( read original story ...)
A headstrong woman, a dazzling city and the fate of feudal Japan
I was reminded of that while reading Amy Stanley’s enthralling portrait of an intrepid 19th-century Japanese woman and the city she loved. Stanley, a professor of history at Northwestern University, ... ( read original story ...)
With its vegan menu, Lonely Mouth has the seal of approval from Japan
It is easy to forget how much we are eating with Lonely Mouth's knowledgeable service, flavours, invention, mindful food design and preparation. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh London mission bins report on issuing health certificate
Bangladesh High Commission in London, UK has described as “incorrect” some media reports that said the mission issued “health certificate” regarding Covid-19 to Bangladesh bound passengers. No such ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India begins 1st human trials of potential drug
Africa’s total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has surpassed 800,000. That’s according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. South Africa has well over half the reported ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Mighty Yangtze Is Heaving From Rain and the Three Gorges Will Be Tested
Since June 1, historic floods in China have affected more than 45 million people in 27 provinces; the economic toll is estimated at more than $16.5 billion. ( read original story ...)
Tight security outside U.S. Chengdu consulate after China orders closure
Security was tight outside the U.S. consulate in the Chinese city of Chengdu on Saturday as staff inside prepared to leave, a day after China ordered it to close in response to a U.S. order for China ... ( read original story ...)
After a COVID-19 lull, North Korea gets back to sanctions-busting as China turns a blind eye
North Korea relies on front-companies registered in China to export coal and sand and import oil in violation of U.N. sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Australia says China’s South China Sea claims are unlawful
Australia has joined the United States in stating that China's claims in the South China Sea do not comply with international law in a declaration likely to anger China and put more strain on their ... ( read original story ...)