Datar becomes the 11th dean in the school’s 112-year history after serving as a professor and senior associate dean, Harvard said in a statement Friday. He starts in January, replacing Nitin Nohria, …
Eight new coronavirus cases reported in Hong Kong amid growing clusters of infections, five-star hotel closes
Covid-19 clusters at an upmarket hotel, a care home for the disabled and bars in Hong Kong continued to grow on Friday, resulting in the five-star establishment closing and health officials widening …
Former Hong Kong activists wait eagerly as Ottawa starts approving asylum claims
A family that fled Hong Kong fearing persecution is hoping their asylum claims will be approved by the Canadian government as Ottawa quietly begins granting refugee status to pro-democracy activists.
5 things to know for October 9: Kidnapping plot, Covid-19, White House, stimulus, Hong Kong
The World Food Programme just won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for “acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon.”Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On …
Hong Kong protesters facing prison after being shot by police
Hong Kong has seen more than 1,000 underage protesters arrested since the outbreak of mass anti-government protests in 2019. Close to 700 have been charged with rioting.
Vacation Goals! Taapsee Pannu enjoys floating breakfast during her Maldives vacation
Taapsee Pannu, who is currently making the most of her Maldives vacation, recently shared another picture from her short getaway. In the latest post, the talented actress can be seen clad in a white …
Bhutan: The Pursuit of Happiness
We explore the price of happiness for young people in the secluded kingdom of Bhutan. A two-part series follows ethnic Nepalese after they were expelled by Bhutan and found themselves stateless. South …
Turkish Cypriots choose leader as Cyprus talks reboot looms
Turkish Cypriots vote Sunday to choose a leader who’ll explore, with rival Greek Cypriots, whether there’s enough common ground left for a deal to end the island’s …
Northern Cyprus reopens Varosha beach for the first time in 46 years – video
Bahrain: Woman gets one year prison sentence for offending Islam on social media
A woman in Bahrain has been sentenced to one year in jail after being convicted of offending Islam and denigrating its rituals, Chief Prosecutor Nasser Ibrahim Al Sheeb announced. In details, the …