Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement There’s Still Life in the U.S.-Philippines... On Feb. 11, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that Manila would be terminating the U.S.-Philippines ... ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to fast-track review of anti-viral drug remdesivir
Japan will fast-track a review of Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir so that it can hopefully be approved for domestic COVID-19 patients a week after the U.S. firm's filing for such ... ( read original story ...)
Slain American Journalist’s Family Seeks Justice From Pakistan’s Top Court
The parents of a murdered American journalist Daniel Pearl filed an appeal Saturday with Pakistan’s Supreme Court against a recent lower court verdict that overturned the convictions of four men ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan records highest single day increase of new infections
Shouting "USA! USA!" protesters flew American and "Don't Tread on Me" flags, outside the Capitol building in Albany, New York. There were similar scenes in Sacramento, California and rallies were ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Tokopedia probes alleged data leak of 15 million users
Tokopedia, Indonesia's largest e-commerce platform, said on Saturday it was investigating claims that the details of millions of its users had been leaked online by a hacker. ( read original story ...)
Over 100,000 Flamingos Reportedly Descend on Mumbai Amid India’s Strict Coronavirus Lockdown
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) estimates that around 25% more flamingos have migrated to the region compared to last year, likely caused by the decreased in human activity, the Hindustan ... ( read original story ...)
India orders coronavirus tracing app for all workers
India has ordered all public and private sector employees use a government-backed contact tracing app and maintain social distancing in offices as it begins easing some of its lockdown measures in ... ( read original story ...)
US – China Relations: Trump Threatens Renewed Trade War, Kudlow Says China To Be ‘Held Accountable’ For Coronavirus
After extended tensions between the U.S. and China, President Trump on Thursday renewed threats to slap new tariffs on Chinese goods as retaliation for China’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: China reports no new deaths for fifth straight day
China on Saturday reported no new coronavirus deaths for the fifth day in a row as the global death toll reached over 239,000. ( read original story ...)
Considering China’s actions over COVID-19 is for later, UK minister says
Considering China's actions regarding the novel coronavirus crisis is something that the United Kingdom will look at later but the focus right now is dealing with the immediate impact of the outbreak, ... ( read original story ...)