A Manila Regional Trial Court branch convicted the chief executive of popular media outlet Rappler of cyber-libel Monday in a case seen as back-handed retaliation over a string of articles critical of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan suspends land-based Aegis Ashore missile defense deployment
Japan abruptly suspended plans to deploy its U.S.-developed Aegis Ashore missile defense system on Monday, citing technical issues and mounting costs. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Scrap Costly Land-Based US Missile Defense System
Japan’s Defense Ministry says it has decided to stop unpopular plans to deploy two costly land-based U.S. missile defense systems aimed at bolstering the country’s capability against threats from ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh police turn to yoga for stress relief
World Bangladesh police turn to yoga for stress relief. Posted . Over 200 Bangladeshi police officers attended a yoga session, organized by officials who are hoping yoga will boos ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia says China’s ‘nine-dash line’ puts its interests at risk
China’s claims potentially affect Indonesia’s exclusive economic zone,” Retno Marsudi said at a virtual news conference. “The Indonesian government remains consistent in its position.” Indonesia’s ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. second wave could stress medical system; India cases spike despite lockdown
China’s capital city reported a cluster of new cases over the weekend, raising concerns about a second wave of infections in Beijing. Out of 49 new reported cases in the mainland on Sunday, 36 were in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: India to reimpose lockdown on 15m people in Chennai as new cases surge
Covid-19 mutation increases chance of infection, says study; Beijing locks down 10 residential compounds amid new outbreak; Iran deaths top 100 for first time in two months ... ( read original story ...)
India Retail Reopens Even as COVID-19 Cases Climb
Even as the number of COVID-19 cases leaps, India's malls opened for business last week, joining stand-alone stores, markets and e-commerce players that had opened previously. ( read original story ...)
India’s Tata Motors Reports $1.3 Bn Loss As Coronavirus Bites
India's Tata Motors Monday reported a loss of $1.3 billion for the first three months of this year as sales in its key markets of China and Europe were hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Chennai To Reimpose Lockdown As Coronavirus Cases Surge
A lockdown will be reimposed Friday on some 15 million people in the Indian city of Chennai and several neighbouring districts, state officials said, as coronavirus cases surge in the region. Home to ... ( read original story ...)