The Philippines’ participation in the upcoming phase 3 clinical trials for Sputnik V may help dispel doubts about the safety and effectiveness of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, Malacañang said Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
German Businessman In Wirecard Probe Dies In Philippines
"He was the same person summoned by the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) in connection with the Wirecard fraud investigation," he said, after the government obtained official documents that ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: Hosts on top in second Test at Ageas Bowl
England's bowlers grab the upper hand in the second Test against Pakistan on a weather-affected first day at the Ageas Bowl. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia capital extends social restrictions as infections rise
Indonesia's capital Jakarta extended its social restrictions on Thursday to stem surging coronavirus transmission as the country reported 2,098 new cases, its governor said. Indonesia has reported 132 ... ( read original story ...)
India announces $500 million for Maldives project to counter China influence
India announced a $500 million package to fund a project in the Maldives on Thursday to help it connect the capital Male to three nearby islands, stepping up New Delhi's diplomatic efforts in a region ... ( read original story ...)
The stock market rally is not connected to reality, India stock exchange chief warns
"It's a really uncertain world, and nobody really knows how it's going to develop over the next 12-18 months," Vikram Limaye told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
India announces ban on 101 imported arms. Who benefits, and who loses out?
To bolster self-reliance for its defense industrial base, India released a list of weapons and platforms that will be banned from import over the next seven years. ( read original story ...)
India reports record 67K cases; New Zealand fights new outbreak
India on Thursday reported nearly 67,000 new cases of COVID-19, its largest single-day increase on record, and New Zealand is fighting a new outbreak after more than 100 days without a local ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Military Defends Moves Near Taiwan, China Sends Forces to ‘Safeguard’ Territory
Pacific nation and committed to remaining engaged in the region," Pacific Fleet spokesperson Navy Lieutenant James Adams told Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
Fraud charges, lost patents: How an L.A. auto legend’s China venture crashed
Supercar designer Steve Saleen says Chinese shareholders seized his company and stole trade secrets. Chinese media portray the venture as a bust. ( read original story ...)