Paediatricians and health officials in the world’s fourth most populous country said the high number of child deaths from a disease that mostly kills the elderly was due to underlying factors, in ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia coronavirus-related deaths reach 2,000, official says
Indonesia reported 979 new coronavirus infections and 41 new deaths on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 35,295 and fatalities to 2,000, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia coronavirus cases could double to 60k in two weeks
A ramped-up testing regime has revealed thousands more cases in the wake of religious holidays as Indonesia tries to reboot its economy. ( read original story ...)
Nepal Parliament to Vote on New Map in Land Dispute With India
Nepal's parliament is set to vote at the weekend on a new map of its border with India, an official said on Thursday, underlining the Himalayan nation's determination to press its case in a land ... ( read original story ...)
Japan conveys ‘deep concern’ over China’s Hong Kong security law
Japan is expressing "deep concern" over China's decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong, which would allow Beijing to create its own institutions for security in the city. ( read original story ...)
China auto sales up 14.5% in May, recovering after pandemic
An industry group reports that China’s auto sales surged 14.5% in May as the global industry’s biggest market gradually recovers from the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
China reopens symbolic mountain shared with North Korea
Chinese authorities are reopening areas of the Changbaishan National Nature Reserve, known as Mount Paektu in North Korea, as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides in the country. ( read original story ...)
Australia won’t be intimidated in row with China – PM Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday he would not be intimidated by "coercion" after China restricted some Australian exports and urged Chinese tourists and students to avoid Australia. ( read original story ...)
Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Mahanagar Gas, Dr Reddy, HSIL, Voltas, Jindal Stainless and more
Here is a list of top stocks that are likely to be in focus in Thursday's trading session based on latest developments. Companies set to announce their earnings are Shriram City Union Finance, ... ( read original story ...)
Footballers await government help
Eight tribal women footballers from Jharkhand, counted among prospective players for the Indian team for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be hosted in February-March 2021, are having to make do with ... ( read original story ...)