Hammering at bamboo poles to erect a stilt house, minority Christians who have fled conflict in northern Myanmar are building a sanctuary on the outskirts of Yangon. The small Christian community in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s anime goes global: Sony’s new weapon to take on Netflix
Expansion of franchises such as Demon Slayer reflects shifts in the ownership and ambitions of a $24bn-a-year industry ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan yet to place orders for Oxford-Astrazeneca coronavirus vaccine
We don’t know when we would be able to get hold of the first consignment of the vaccine as it has been already purchased by the several countries of the world, says authorised agent ... ( read original story ...)
The smiling ex-general who has become Indonesia’s ‘Mr Fixit’
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Indonesia’s minister for maritime affairs and investment, was given the red carpet treatment by the Trump family late last year, extracting what he claimed was a promise of ... ( read original story ...)
How India calculates value of women’s housework
A newly formed political party in India, launched by a film star, has promised salaries to housewives if voted to power. A prominent MP welcomed the idea, saying it will "monetise the services of ... ( read original story ...)
India will miss Ravi Jadeja’s expertise
If India’s astonishing win in Australia demonstrated anything it was the sheer depth of their resources as they overcame one injury setback after another but they may not be able to paper over every ... ( read original story ...)
India Knight has quit Botox — here’s why
I used to think tweakments were the future — the perfect way to stay on top of encroaching decrepitude. Also, they were fun: more or less instant results that you could see in the mirror, apart from ... ( read original story ...)
US reaffirms support for Taiwan after China sends warplanes
After new incidents of Chinese warplanes flying near Taiwan, the U.S. State Department urged Beijing to replace pressure with dialogue. ( read original story ...)
One of 22 workers trapped in China gold mine rescued
BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers in China on Sunday lifted to the surface one of 22 workers trapped for two weeks after an explosion in a northern gold mine, state media reported. Reports said ... ( read original story ...)
Normal diets for trapped China miners as rescue continues
BEIJING (AP) — Ten workers trapped for two weeks after an explosion in a northern China gold mine have been provided with a normal diet as attempts to bring them to the surface continue, ... ( read original story ...)