PHL eases travel restrictions on S. Korea

(Eagle News)--The Philippine government has eased travel restrictions to South Korea. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Filipinos can now travel…

South Korea declares ‘war’ on coronavirus as cases exceed 5,000

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in declared "war" against the coronavirus on Tuesday, as the country…

G7 gears up to tackle coronavirus economic impact

by Richard LEIN PARIS, France (AFP) -- Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank chiefs were set to hold…

Asia markets mostly up as central banks prepare virus response

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets rose for a second day Tuesday following a blockbuster surge on Wall…

Iraq crisis deepens after PM-designate steps down

by Sarah Benhaida BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Protest-torn Iraq on Monday faced more political gridlock after prime minister-designate Mohammed Allawi…

Thousands take to street in Albanian judge row

TIRANA, Albania (AFP) -- Thousands protested on Monday in Albania's capital city Tirana against a left-wing government that they accuse…

Buttigieg endorses Joe Biden for president

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Democrat Pete Buttigieg endorsed Joe Biden for US president on Monday, providing a major boost…

18 killed as boat sinks in Brazilian Amazon

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- At least 18 people were killed when a riverboat sank in the Amazon rainforest region,…

Senegal confirms first coronavirus case

DAKAR, Senegal (AFP) -- Senegal confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus on Monday, marking just the second infection…

Thai man dies from coronavirus infection complications

  BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A Thai man has died from complications doctors say were due to the deadly coronavirus,…

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