India’s central bank announced yet another steep cut in repo rate. This is the second reduction in the rate at which banks borrow money from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) since the spread of …
O’Brien: ‘Sanctions’ if China pushes to take over Hong Kong
Robert O’Brien, White House National Security Adviser, tells Chuck Todd that Hong Kong may no longer be China’s financial sector.
Hong Kong Protesters Clash With Police After China Tightens Grip
Hong Kong protesters battled with riot police in busy downtown areas on Sunday, showing their opposition toward China’s dramatic move to crack down on dissent in the biggest demonstration since the …
Trump’s tough choices over Hong Kong
Successive administrations have struggled with an increasingly aggressive China, while factoring in the geopolitical reality that it is, and will likely continue to be, a global heavyweight. With just …
Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas as Protesters Resist China’s Grip
Marchers defied social distancing rules and a water cannon to demonstrate against Beijing’s plan for new security legislation in the territory.
Iran, Lebanon plagued by virus, sectarianism
The Covid-19 shared experience of Iran and Lebanon should serve as a warning to countries which have not prepared properly for a staged reopening of popular and public lockdown and the closure of …
Production of industrial pipes to surge in Azerbaijan
Oil demand projected to drop by more than 10% for 2020 Oil&Gas 24 May 23:44 Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 101,000 in past day – WHO World 24 May 23:23 …
Pandemic May Split Thailand’s Ruling Coalition, Says Opposition
Thailand’s ruling coalition is at risk of fracturing amid infighting stoked in part by criticism of its response to the Covid-19 induced economic crash, according to the main opposition party.
COVID-19: Former Pakistan Opener Taufeeq Umar Tests Positive For Coronavirus
So far, a number of footballers have tested positive, but this happens to be the first recognisable name in cricket to have tested positive for the virus.
JioMart, the e-commerce venture from India’s richest man, launches in 200 cities and towns
The rationale behind the deluge of dollars flooding into billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Platforms is beginning to become more clear as his e-commerce venture JioMart starts rolling out to …