Like the city over which it presides — once cosmopolitan, now shattered — the Baghdad Tower is a story of hubris, war and corruption.
Iran-US tensions decrease in Iraq, for now
It has been weeks since Iran-backed factions in Iraq traded fire with US forces, but experts warn the rivals could be using the time to prepare for an escalation. After the last Katyusha rockets …
Thailand reports 27 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Thailand on Monday reported 27 new cases, bringing the nation’s total to 2,792 cases, a senior health official said. Of the new cases, 16 had come into contact with a previously confirmed case, said …
Turkey has most coronavirus cases outside Europe and U.S
Turkey’s confirmed coronavirus cases have risen to 86,306, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Sunday, the highest total for any country outside Europe or the United States. An increase of 3,977 …
Japan Virus Cases Surge Over 10,000 With Hospitals Stretched
Japanese medics are warning more must be done to prevent the coronavirus from overwhelming the country’s healthcare system as confirmed cases passed 10,000, despite a nationwide state of emergency.
Japan’s exports sink in March as pandemic hits major markets
Japan’s exports sank 11.7% in March as the coronavirus pandemic slammed auto shipments to the U.S. and China, generally its two biggest markets. The Finance Ministry …
Bangladesh coronavirus: 100,000 gather for funeral, defying lockdown and sparking outbreak fears
More than 100,000 people defied Bangladesh’s lockdown order on Saturday to attend the funeral of a senior leader of the Islamist party in the district of Brahmanbaria, authorities said.
Asia Album: Daily life in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi under COVID-19 lockdown
A man stands outside a closed mosque in Rawalpindi of eastern Pakistan’s Punjab province on April 19, 2020. (Xinhua/) RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, April 20 (Xinhua) — The ongoing COVID-19 lockdown in …
Breakingviews – India erects low wall against Chinese money
The Great Wall against Chinese acquisitions is extending into India. Foreign direct investment from the People’s Republic will now require government approval, which could slow development in key …
India begins easing some lockdown restrictions
Most of the new measures are targeted at easing pressure on the farming sector.