In the spirit of celebration, today on In Sight, we’re taking a look at how people around the world celebrate Christmas with Santa Claus. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga Calls on Citizens to Spend ‘Silent New Year’ to Stop Coronavirus
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga called on citizens on Friday to spend a "silent" New Year to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which has been breaking infection records almost on a daily ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Delays Women Leadership Target After Falling Short
Japan is "extremely behind" in promoting gender equality its government said Friday, as it delayed an almost two decades-old target to have at least 30 percent of leadership positions occupied by ... ( read original story ...)
No report of infiltration to India from Bangladesh, says BGB DG; BSF says 3204 persons were apprehended
While BGB DG Shafeenul Islam said there is no report of any infiltration into India from Bangladesh. BSF DG Rakesh Asthana said BSF has apprehended 3,204 persons who were illegally entering India. ( read original story ...)
No infiltration happening from Bangladesh: DG-BGB
Md Shafeenul Islam on Friday maintained that there is no infiltration happening into India from his country as people of Bangladesh ‘really have no reason to cross for jobs or other reasons’. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia records highest daily increase in COVID-19 deaths
Indonesia recorded its biggest daily rise in COVID-19 deaths on Friday with 258 fatalities, taking the total to 20,847, data by the country's health ministry showed. The data showed coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Amid Corruption and COVID-19, Jokowi Shakes Up Indonesia’s Cabinet
Indonesia has the largest COVID-19 caseload in Southeast Asia and, within Asia is second only to India’s 10 million confirmed cases. As of December 22, Indonesia had recorded 678,125 confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
India make four changes, Australia look to turn screw
India made four changes in their bid to bounce back from their shellacking in Adelaide but they face an uphill battle as Australia captain Tim Paine wants the hosts to continue their ruthless streak ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls farmer protests over contested laws politically motivated
Modi repeatedly said "some people" were spreading lies and rumors about farmers' troubles, and dismissed the protests as motivated by political opponents. ( read original story ...)
China extends tariff exemptions for imports of some U.S. products for one year
China's finance ministry said on Friday it will extend tariff exemptions for imports of 6 products from the United States including white oil and food-grade petroleum wax, for another year. The ... ( read original story ...)