A United Nations report Thursday said the Philippines government has engaged in widespread human rights violations in the name of national security and drug trafficking. ( read original story ...)
Philippines drugs war: UN report criticises ‘permission to kill’
Official figures show more than 8,000 people were killed in the war on drugs since Mr Duterte took office in 2016. Other estimates put the figure three times as high. The report found that most ... ( read original story ...)
In Sudden Step, Philippines Reverses Course on Ending US Visiting Forces Agreement—For Now
The government of the Philippines has suspended its plan to abrogate the bilateral Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States. The decision, announced on Tuesday and taken Monday, is meant to ... ( read original story ...)
Fewer spectators, mandatory tests: Japan considers a ‘simplified’ Olympics
Japan is exploring options to host a "simplified" version of t Games in Tokyo next year, including having fewer spectators and mandating coronavirus tests, if that's the only way to avoid an outright ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘mosh pit’ trains spark fear of new coronavirus cases
As Japan returns to work from coronavirus restrictions, its notoriously crowded trains - almost a symbol of its celebrated work ethic - are raising fears about a resurgence of infections. ( read original story ...)
7-year-old girl tortured to death in Pakistan for letting pet parrot escape
"The poor girl was subjected to torture by Siddiqui and his wife who accused her of freeing one of the four pet Macao parrots," investigating officer said. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hits Indonesia
An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck north of Halmahera near the province of North Sulawesi in Indonesia on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. Indonesia's national ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Capital Conditionally Eases Some Coronavirus Restrictions
"The movement restrictions status is still (in place) while we await for the transition into a healthy, safe, and productive condition," Anies Baswedan told a video briefing, referring to large scale ... ( read original story ...)
India, Australia sign defense, trade deals to bolster ties
India and Australia have upgraded their relationship with a raft of agreements, including strengthening defense ties and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific maritime issues ... ( read original story ...)
India outrage after pregnant elephant dies eating ‘firecracker fruit’
Wildlife officials in India are investigating the death of a pregnant elephant from allegedly eating a fruit containing firecrackers. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said the government had ... ( read original story ...)