Japan’s exports in July plunged 19.2% from a year ago, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to slam the world’s third largest economy.
Old Dhaka Hand Shringla Rushes to the Rescue as India Tries to Placate Friend Bangladesh
The latest trigger between the countries is a possible loan by Bangladesh from the Chinese for a project related to the Teesta River.
Lawyer Provided Gun In Slaying Of US Man In Pakistan Court: Police
A Pakistani lawyer has been arrested for allegedly giving a pistol to a teenager accused of gunning down a US citizen as he appeared in court on blasphemy charges, officials told AFP on Wednesday.
Pakistan’s PM Khan plays down differences with ally Saudi Arabia
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has played down differences with longtime ally Saudi Arabia after his army chief visited Riyadh in a bid to ease a row over policy towards the disputed Himalayan …
England v Pakistan: ECB considers flexible start times for third Test
Play lost to poor weather and bad light during the third Test between England and Pakistan could be made up with earlier start times on subsequent days.
Indonesia Puts $33 Billion Move of Capital City on Hold to Tackle Pandemic
Indonesia has put on the backburner President Joko Widodo’s ambitious $33-billion project to relocate the capital city to the island of Borneo as it grapples to rein in the coronavirus pandemic, the …
Indonesia Central Bank Stands Pat as Expected
Indonesia’s central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged Wednesday, citing early signs of economic recovery.
Indonesia capital displays dummy coffin as COVID-19 warning
Authorities in Indonesia’s capital are experimenting with some shock tactics to fight COVID-19, by displaying an empty coffin at a busy intersection as a reminder of the dangers of the highly …
Bank Indonesia Holds Rates Steady to Safeguard Weak Currency
Indonesia’s central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday to shore up support for the sagging currency, saying quantitative easing could be more effective right now than rate cuts in …
2 strong earthquakes shake western Indonesia; no tsunami
Two powerful and shallow undersea earthquakes shook western Indonesia on Wednesday, causing panic but no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.8 …