Philippine investigators say they have identified dozens of people and entities of interest in their probe into Wirecard, and are focusing on two bank employees who may have facilitated a …
Philippines Reimposes Ban on Non-Essential Travel Abroad
The Philippines is suspending its decision to allow non-essential overseas travel, after only one company agreed to provide health insurance to outbound passengers.
North Korea ‘ghost ships’ washed up in Japan because of China’s ‘dark’ fishing fleet, NGO says
The dead just kept coming in 2017. Now, a new report by international nonprofit Global Fishing Watch explains why.
Japan’s capital sets new daily record of 366 coronavirus infections
More than 300 new coronavirus infections have been reported in Japan’s capital of Tokyo, domestic media said on Thursday. The daily figure was a record, topping the previous high of 293 cases reported …
Indonesia reports 1,906 new coronavirus cases, 117 deaths
Indonesia reported 1,906 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing its total infections to 93,657, data from the country’s COVID-19 taskforce showed.
Indonesia c.bank predicts two straight quarters of GDP contraction
Indonesia will likely see two consecutive quarters of negative growth in gross domestic product starting from April-June, but authorities are working to prevent a “deep recession”, a central bank …
Scandal and Infighting Erupt Within India’s Ailing Congress Party
Sachin Pilot, a prominent Congress politician, has been sidelined after being accused of bribing members to defect to Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.
NBA responds to pressure from U.S. senators regarding league’s relationship with China
In response to letters from Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R), the league said it has ended an academy where China has been accused of engaging in human rights violations.
China launches its first probe to Mars
World China launches its first probe to Mars. Posted . China successfully launched an unmanned probe to Mars on Thursday in its first independent mission to another planet, a bid …
China Could Consider U.S. Hong Kong Consulate Cuts, Editor Says
Chief Hu Xijin said Beijing would likely respond to the forced closure of its Houston consulate with moves that inflict more pain on the U.S. than closing its operation in Wuhan — including potential …