Japan extended a virus state of emergency in the Tokyo area by two weeks on Friday, less than five months before the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo area, PM apologises
Japan extended a state of emergency in the Tokyo area by two weeks on Friday to try to combat COVID-19, prompting a "heartfelt apology" by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. The state of emergency had ... ( read original story ...)
Giant portrait of Bangladesh’s founding leader heightens nationalistic fervour
A giant 400 metre-long portrait of Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a rice field is adding to the mania to honour the slain president as celebrations mark the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Road Safety World Series: Virender Sehwag smashes 35-ball 80 in India Legends win over Bangladesh Legends
Virender Sehwag took cricket enthusiasts down the memory lane as the former opener slammed a 35-ball 80 to help India Legends etch a comprehensive ten wickets win over Bangladesh Legends in the Road ... ( read original story ...)
‘Happy with Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC’
India is happy to note Bangladesh’s graduation from least develop country (LDC) status recommended by the United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) and will continue to support it on its ... ( read original story ...)
India pleased with Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status
India today expressed happiness about Bangladesh’s graduation from the status of Least Developed Countries (LDC) and promised to continue support to the country’s development efforts. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Health Workers Hesitate Over Sinopharm Vaccine, Poll Says
Just over a half of Pakistan's health workers have received a COVID-19 shot since inoculations began last month, while a poll released on Friday suggested nearly half had concerns over China's ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia president’s aide named head of opposition party, but turmoil ensues
A top aide of Indonesian President Joko Widodo was named chairman of an opposition party on Friday, in a move that could broaden the president's coalition and tighten his grip on parliament - although ... ( read original story ...)
Farmers in India mark 100 days of protests
Watch "Farmers in India mark 100 days of protests, demanding PM Modi repeal certain laws", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original CBS ... ( read original story ...)
England’s Dom Bess horribly exposed as good fortune runs out in India
Tea-time on day two, and the match is in the balance. India are 153 for six, 52 runs behind, with Rishabh Pant at one end and Washington Sundar the other. England are one wicket away from the tail, ... ( read original story ...)