The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported six additional novel coronavirus deaths and 1,531 more infections, its largest single-day increase in confirmed cases. In a bulletin, the ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey trial begins into Ghosn escape from Japan
The trial opened in Turkey on Friday of seven suspects over the audacious escape of former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn from Japan to Lebanon via Istanbul in December, local media reported. Ghosn, who ... ( read original story ...)
Sikh pilgrims in deadly Pakistan train crash
At least 19 die as an express train hits a van carrying the pilgrims near the city of Lahore. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia wants firms relocating from China. Why are so few coming?
Indonesia has set up a task force to attract businesses leaving China and is in talks with the US government to help American firms make the move " but there have been few takers, with analysts saying ... ( read original story ...)
Britain and India’s Bharti win auction for OneWeb satellite company
Britain has joined forces with India's Bharti Global to buy the collapsed satellite operator OneWeb, with the two sides pledging $1 billion between them to develop a fleet of low earth orbit ... ( read original story ...)
Locals remain anxious amid India-China border stand-off
Tensions have been at an all-time high after deadly clashes between Indian and Chinese troops erupted along the disputed Himalayan border in June. For locals in the region, anxieties and fear over ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok Tackles India App Ban, Vowing It’s No Tool for Beijing
TikTok, a popular short-video app, sought to distance itself from Beijing after India banned it and dozens of other Chinese mobile apps in retaliation for a deadly border clash last month ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kongers say possible China repression spurring exodus to Taiwan
Residents of Hong Kong, deeply concerned by Beijing's new security law, seek safety and freedom in nearby Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Asian shares hit four-month high as U.S., China recoveries gather pace
Asian shares rallied to a four-month high on Friday on robust U.S. payrolls data and a brisk pickup in Chinese service sector activity, but a surge in coronavirus cases in the United States kept a lid ... ( read original story ...)
Senate passes bill to punish China over Hong Kong national security law
The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to punish China for imposing a new sweeping national security law on Hong Kong, sending the bill to President ... ( read original story ...)