The European Union, Turkey and Gulf states are among those offering assistance to Lebanon following an explosion at a warehouse in Beirut that killed at least 100 people and injured nearly 4,000. ( read original story ...)
Egypt, Turkey show off naval strength in eastern Mediterranean
It also posted photos and videos confirming the drill. This comes in light of the escalating regional tensions between Turkey, Greece and Cyprus over gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean, as ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports 41 new coronavirus infections, total cases reach 713
Vietnam's health ministry on Wednesday reported an additional 41 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the country's total to 713 infections, with 8 deaths. Forty of the new cases are linked to Danang, the new ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam says contagion ‘under control’ in virus epicentre but spread elsewhere
A new coronavirus outbreak in Vietnam spread to two more provinces on Wednesday, the country's health minister said, as the COVID-19 task force declared the contagion "under control" in the central ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Global deaths surpass 700,000; Vietnam reports further rise of infections
The coronavirus has infected more than 18.4 million people around the world as of Wednesday, killing at least 699,575 people. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam capital low on kits for mass tests as nation’s virus cases climb
Vietnam reported 28 new COVID-19 infections and two deaths on Tuesday, bringing total cases to 670, with eight dead, as the capital Hanoi said it lacked the rapid testing kits it needs to continue ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 3,462 more coronavirus cases, nine deaths
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' health ministry on Wednesday reported 3,462 new coronavirus infections and nine additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total infections had risen to ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ new lockdown will definitely impact economy: Nomura
The Philippines' government can afford to increase its fiscal spending to support its national recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, says Euben Paracuelles, chief ASEAN economist at Nomura. He also ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reinstates lockdown
MANILA, Philippines -- Commuter trains, buses and other public vehicles stayed off the main roads of the Philippine capital Tuesday and police were again staffing checkpoints to restrict public travel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nishimura: Free trade will be important for economic recovery
Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Wednesday this week's TPP-11 meeting would be a good opportunity to tell the world that promoting free trade will be an important part of the ... ( read original story ...)