Turkey’s navy and air force, which back the U.N.-supported government in Libya's capital, have conducted exercises in the Mediterranean Sea near Libya, officials said ... ( read original story ...)
Twitter Branded Propaganda Machine by Turkey as Accounts Banned
The Turkish government accused Twitter Inc. of being a “propaganda machine” with political inclinations, after the social network suspended thousands of accounts allegedly aligned with the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
African American Vietnam Vets Deliver a Powerful Message in Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’
Spike Lee's new movie "Da 5 Bloods" is a roaring success as an action-thriller about four veterans who return to Vietnam after 50 years. ( read original story ...)
Jo Koy Brings the Philippines to Netflix with His New Special ‘In His Elements’
In his latest special, Jo Koy showcases his Filipino roots through music, dance, food, and, of course, comedy. ( read original story ...)
Japan May Allow Immigration Of Hong Kong Financial Sector, Specialized Workers
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said he may allow financial sector workers in Hong Kong – as well as those employed in other specialized fields -- to immigrate to his country in light of the ... ( read original story ...)
Young Japan priests try to breathe life into fading Buddhism
Buddhism suffers from a gloomy image in Japan. It is so closely linked to death — funerals, graves and memorial rituals in which priests chant sutras based on Chinese rendering ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan ramps up health spending in budget amid virus surge
Pakistan's ruling party Friday vowed to double healthcare spending as it unveiled a new budget which dramatically slashed other expenditure with the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the economy. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia targets IPOs of Pertamina sub-holdings within two years
Owned Enterprise Minister Erick Thohir said on Friday he aimed to group units of state oil and gas company PT Pertamina into "sub-holdings" and launch initial public offerings within two years. ( read original story ...)
India Reports Record Number of Coronavirus Deaths
India’s health-care system was underfunded and overstretched before coronavirus hit. Now some are worried it may implode under the weight of all the Covid-19 cases. The country reported 10,000 new ... ( read original story ...)
Can India chart a low-carbon future? The world might depend on it.
As the world confronts a changing climate, India is a crucial unknown, and its decisions could either doom efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions — or jump-start them. Daily emissions worldwide ... ( read original story ...)