A magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Kefamenanu, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, was reported only 9 minutes ago by Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, a ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Covid vaccine maker told to meet domestic demand first, urges ‘rest of the world’ to be patient
The move implies that foreign governments could face order delays from the company as it places India's needs ahead of others. Serum Institute of India is manufacturing the vaccine developed by ... ( read original story ...)
China’s foreign minister calls for the U.S. to remove tariffs and sanctions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi laid out specific requests for U.S. President Joe Biden's administration as the two countries navigate a tense relationship. ( read original story ...)
Biden may face an uphill task trying to form an ‘anti-China alliance’ in Asia
Joe Biden's promise to rebuild the U.S. middle class could hamper efforts to push policies that Asian countries would sign up to, said a political analyst. ( read original story ...)
Chinese diplomat blames former Trump administration for U.S.-China difficulties
The actions of the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump to suppress and contain China were the root cause of the difficulties in their bilateral relations, senior Chinese diplomat Wang ... ( read original story ...)
Pick-up in real estate demand seen with predicted growth in Qatar’s population: ValuStrat
Growth in Qatar’s expatriate population is predicted to rise in the second half of 2021, post lifting of social mobility restrictions, resulting in a pick-up in real estate demand, researcher ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has good chance of balancing Budget this govt term: DPM Heng
Singapore has a good chance of balancing its Budget during this term of government if economic recovery goes as expected, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. He noted that the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has good chance of balancing Budget this govt term: DPM Heng
Singapore has a good chance of balancing its Budget during this term of government if economic recovery goes as expected, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. He noted that the ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan (Part Three): What can be done now by outsiders and donors?
In the last article of this three-part series following his return to Afghanistan, Greg Mills asks whether it has all been worth it and determines the likely path out of conflict. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan (Part Three): What can be done now by outsiders and donors?
In the last article of this three-part series following his return to Afghanistan, Greg Mills asks whether it has all been worth it and determines the likely path out of conflict. ( read original story ...)