How one man’s devotion to a 240-year-old church in the heart of Dhaka saved a unique monument in South Asia. In April, as the coronavirus pandemic dominated the world’s headlines, Michael Martin, ... ( read original story ...)
Iran asks Indonesia to explain tank seizure
Ready-to-Publish Audio Iran asks Indonesia to explain tank seizure. Posted [AUDIO ONLY] Iran has asked Indonesia to provide details about the seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, ... ( read original story ...)
Biden to approach U.S.-China relations with ‘patience’: White House spokeswoman
The United States is in a serious competition with China, and President Joe Biden wants to approach relations with Beijing with "patience," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
China Factories Go Into Overdrive But Exporters Are Not Happy
Clark Feng saw export orders for the garden furniture, swings and tents he sells out of China surge 70% last year as lockdowns and social distancing fueled demand. But he’s not happy about it. “The ... ( read original story ...)
Chip industry group urges Biden admin to review export controls on China
A semiconductor industry group on Monday called for a review of the Trump administration's export control policy, and urged the incoming U.S. Commerce Secretary to work with allies when curbing sales ... ( read original story ...)
Nine workers found dead in China mine explosions, raising death toll to 10
Eleven miners were rescued a day earlier after being trapped underground for two weeks at the mine in Shandong province. One person was still missing. ( read original story ...)
India’s Foreign Investment Grew 3 Times Faster Than China’s on Tech Bets
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell 42% worldwide in 2020, but rose 13% in India, eclipsing China's 4% gain, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
China mine rescue: nine miners found dead two weeks after blast
The death toll from the disaster at a gold mine in Shandong province rises to 10 ... ( read original story ...)
China pushes fringe theories on COVID-19 pandemic origins, vaccines
Some worry that when the state pushes fringe theories, it encourages poor public health policy by fostering skepticism about the virus. ( read original story ...)
AAA: Georgia gas prices see modest increase
Gas prices in Georgia increased at the pump compared to a week ago, according to a report released Monday by AAA. According to AAA, Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2. 24 per gallon ... ( read original story ...)