The Turkish Trade Ministry has lifted temporary export restrictions and a requirement for private companies to obtain advance permission before shipping abroad medical equipment used in treating COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll rises by 78 to 3,336: ministry
The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in Turkey has risen by 78 in the last 24 hours to 3,336, with 1,983 new cases of the virus, Health Ministry data showed on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Turkey Lifts Export Limits for Medical Equipment
The Turkish trade ministry lifted export restrictions and a requirement to obtain advance permission for private companies to export medical equipment needed in treating COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Frees Nearly 10,000 Inmates as Coronavirus Hits Jails
Nearly 10,000 prison inmates have been released in the Philippines as the country races to halt coronavirus infections in its overcrowded jails, a Supreme Court official said Saturday. The move ... ( read original story ...)
There’s Still Life in the U.S.-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement
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 ...)