An early spring in Japan is drawing cherry blossom fans to Tokyo's parks but the government has urged people to limit traditional festivities to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
At least 15 killed by huge fire at Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
A massive fire that tore through a sprawling refugee camp in southern Bangladesh — home to an estimated 1 million Rohingya refugees from neighboring Myanmar — has killed at least 15 people and ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly fire in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh kills 15, hundreds missing
A devastating fire that tore through a sprawling Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh killed 15 people and left tens of thousands homeless, the United Nations said Tuesday. More than 550 people were ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to receive first purchase of over 1 million doses of Chinese vaccines – minister
Pakistan will receive its first purchase of over 1 million doses of Chinese Sinopharm and CanSino COVID-19 vaccines by the end of March, the minister in charge of pandemic operations told Reuters on ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Pakistan buys 1 million vaccine doses from China – minister
Pakistan has bought more than 1 million doses of Chinese Sinopharm and CanSino Biologics COVID-19 vaccines, its first purchase from any manufacturer having previously relied on donations, the ... ( read original story ...)
Bombing in southwestern Pakistan province kills 3, wounds 14
Police say a powerful roadside bomb has exploded outside the offices of security forces in southwestern Pakistan on the border with Afghanistan ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Series win in Pakistan laid the foundation for 1996 World Cup victory, says Duleep Mendis
Now as Sri Lanka celebrates 25 years of their World Cup triumph, Mendis revealed why the team went into that tournament with such confidence ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund
The Indonesian Investment Authority is the world’s newest sovereign wealth fund. Its new chief executive and the chair of its supervisory board, who is also the minister of finance, explain why the ... ( read original story ...)
Why India’s Farmers Fight to Save a Broken System
In a country plagued with malnutrition, government support has led to wasted crop surpluses. But with jobs lacking, many feel they have little choice but to work the land. ( read original story ...)
England collapse in first ODI as India power to 66-run victory
England were unable to capitalise on a rampaging opening stand from Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy as India claimed a 66-run victory in the first of three one-day internationals at Pune ... ( read original story ...)