Bangladesh’s economic growth would weaken further to 1.6 percent in the current fiscal year, the World Bank said yesterday as it revised its prospects revealing a far deeper impact of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Army Tightens Grip on Pakistan as Imran Khan’s Popularity Wanes
The military’s heightened profile comes as Prime Minister Imran Khan sees his influence and popularity dwindle due to a slowing economy, high consumer prices and corruption investigations involving ... ( read original story ...)
One Year On, Hong Kong Protesters Defy Crackdown to Keep Movement Alive
Antigovernment protesters rallied in downtown Hong Kong, facing off with police who had banned recent demonstrations, to mark the first anniversary of a million-person rally that thrust the city into ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Criticizes HSBC For Backing Hong Kong Law
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday took to task HSBC for backing Beijing's controversial security law proposal in Hong Kong, warning of businesses' overreliance on China. The Asia-focused ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests one year on: The frontliner
Ryan used to be on the front lines during Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests. But a year on he has left the streets, fearful of arrest, wracked with guilt over his departure and despondent for the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong riot police descend on protesters marking movement anniversary – video
Several demonstrators were arrested when thousands defied a police order and took to the streets of Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank Approves $12.8 Million to Support Maldives’ Workers Impacted by COVID-19
English News and Press Release on Maldives about Recovery and Reconstruction and Epidemic; published on 09 Jun 2020 by IMF ... ( read original story ...)
Virus spike in Vermont city hits immigrant communities
A spike in coronavirus cases in a small Vermont city has hit tightly knit immigrant communities where a language barrier may have prevented some from knowing how to prevent the spread or get tested, ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain releases its best-known human rights activist after nearly four years in prison
Authorities in Bahrain on Tuesday freed Nabeel Rajab, the country’s best-known human rights activist, nearly four years after he was imprisoned on charges related to expressing anti-government dissent ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain Releases Leading Rights Activist Nabeel Rajab: Lawyer
Bahrain has released leading human rights activist Nabeel Rajab after a court agreed to pass an alternative sentence to the jail term he is currently serving, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Rajab, an ... ( read original story ...)