The Battle of al-Qadisiyah was fought in Mesopotamia — in present-day Iraq — in the A.D. 630s between Arab Muslims and the army of the Sassanid Persian dynasty during a period of Muslim expansion. ( read original story ...)
Raising the roof: Building resilience through conserving historic homes in the Philippines
One of the best-preserved Spanish colonial towns in Asia that was damaged in a huge earthquake in the Philippines is being repaired with an eye to reducing the impact of future disasters thanks in ... ( read original story ...)
Land fraud suspect apprehended upon arrival from Philippines
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 71-year-old man who is suspected of carrying out a fraud in the purchase of a property in Yokohama City more than one decade ago. On Friday, ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Man-yi bears down on Philippines still reeling from Usagi
Hundreds of people fled Friday as Typhoon Man-Yi bore down on the Philippines, threatening yet more destruction even as rescuers tried to reach people stranded on rooftops by the last tropical cyclone ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan, IMF conclude talks with key commitments on taxation
In addition, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met the IMF delegation for a farewell discussion, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to strict adherence to the loan programme. The government also ... ( read original story ...)
Landslide win for Sri Lanka president’s leftist coalition in snap polls
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked voters on Friday (Nov 15) for delivering his leftist coalition a landslide victory in snap parliamentary elections that repudiated establishment ...
Sri Lanka Election: ‘Progress over corruption’, litmus test for Anura Dissanayake as voters head to polls on November 14
Sri Lanka's new leftist leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, seeks to expand his parliamentary seats with backing from influential trade associations.
Nepal exports 40 MW power to Bangladesh via Indian grid for first time
Nepal, India and Bangladesh inked the agreement in Kathmandu on October 3 this year to export 40 MW electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh between June 15 to November 15 during the rainy season for the ...
Myanmar airstrikes indiscriminately target civilians, say rights group
Myanmar's military has consistently targeted civilians and their communities as a form of collective punishment in the country's southeast since the army seized power in early 2021, a rights group ...
15th PHILSME Business Expo to Uplift Over 9,000 SMEs
The trade show aims to highlight new and cutting-edge solutions and emphasize the importance of exceptional customer service to drive growth for businesses across the Philippines.