Serkan Golge, an American caught up in increasingly fraught Turkish-U.S. relations, arrived with his family in Washington after nearly four years of imprisonment and house arrest. ( read original story ...)
Will the U.S. Pushback on Turkey For Bombing Iraqi Kurdistan?
Congressional pressure is building to reprimand Turkey for its military campaign against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq. The Turkish military is carrying out two offensives—Operation Claw-Eagle ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey is said to work on partial end to stock short-selling ban
Turkish authorities are working on removing the ban on short selling for some of the largest local shares as early as July 1, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. The restrictions ... ( read original story ...)
‘War on drugs’ blamed for deaths of at least 122 children in Philippines
Activists claim young people are deliberately targeted and call for UN to investigate human rights record of Duterte regime ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte presidency unravels as coronavirus ravages Philippines
Analysts say the pandemic has exposed the president's 'militarist' approach and lack of a serious policy agenda. ( read original story ...)
122 children killed in Philippines drugs war: NGOs
At least 122 children have been killed in the Philippines' war on drugs -- often deliberately, two non-governmental organisations said Monday, urging the UN to take action. The NGOs fear that the true ... ( read original story ...)
10 of the best books set in Japan – that will take you there
This mix of great novels – featuring Murakami and Murata – uncovers the mystery of Japan in a way ‘documentarists about families living with robots’ never will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Pandemic Jobless Data Mask Woe For Millions: Experts
Economists forecast the unemployment rate in Japan will hit four percent by the end of the year, as the tourism and hospitality sectors suffer from border closures and people staying at home because ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: 4 killed in attack on Karachi stock exchange
Four people were killed after gunmen stormed the Pakistan (PSX) compound in the southern city of Karachi in an attack claimed by ethnic Baloch separatists that has set off an international row after ... ( read original story ...)
India Bans TikTok, Dozens of Other Chinese Apps After Border Clash
India banned dozens of Chinese mobile apps, including widely used TikTok and WeChat, after a border clash between troops from the two countries left 20 Indian soldiers dead this month. ( read original story ...)