Both the leaders have discussed regional developments and evaluated steps to enhance bilateral relations, the statement further said. ( read original story ...)
France sends forces into eastern Mediterranean to quell tensions between Greece, Turkey
Emmanuel Macron on Thursday ordered French forces into the eastern Mediterranean where tensions have been rising between Greece and Turkey over disputed waters. ( read original story ...)
Top militant linked to beheadings surrenders in Philippines
A leading terror suspect who has been linked to beheadings of Filipino and foreign hostages has surrendered after being wounded in battle ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 is an ‘ally’ for ISIS in the Philippines, DoD report finds
The strength and influence of extremist groups in the Philippines have remained unchanged, despite U.S. support since 2017, according to a DoD report. ( read original story ...)
Second time unlucky: Covid restrictions derail Japan PM’s holiday – again
Shinzo Abe had planned to visit family during O-bon holiday but political rival Tokyo mayor calls on capital’s residents to stay home ... ( read original story ...)
75 years later, Japan war orphans tell of pain, recovery
For years, orphans in Japan were punished just for surviving the war. They were bullied. They were called trash and left to fend for themselves on the street. Police ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic to hit Japan’s economy more than expected, U.S.-China tension adds to concerns: Reuters poll
Japan's economy will contract more than previously expected and suffer mild deflation during the current fiscal year, analysts predict, underscoring the fragile nature of the recovery from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party executive says must avoid rise in property tax: Nikkei
Japan must avoid any increase in property tax for commercial land as the coronavirus pandemic is hurting many companies, Akira Amari, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's tax panel, was ... ( read original story ...)
First Hindu Chief Justice in Bangladesh Surendra Sinha convicted in graft case
In 2015, Sinha became the first Hindu chief justice of Bangladesh, and the 21st occupant of the office since the country’s independence from Pakistan in 1971. ( read original story ...)
Anderson back in form, Pakistan slumps to 126-5 vs England
Abid Ali struck 60 — after being dropped twice early in his 111-ball innings — and was comfortably Pakistan’s top scorer on a tough day for the tourists in changing weather. It gave England’s record w ... ( read original story ...)