KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — South Africa captain Quinton de Kock won the toss and elected to bat Tuesday against Pakistan on a wicket devoid of grass in the first test. South Africa, ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan opposes new permanent seats in UNSC
Pakistan has warned that attempts by aspirants of permanent seats on the UN Security Council — India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, known as G-4 — to railroad efforts to reform the 15-member body would ... ( read original story ...)
Tractor rally: India farmers clash with police in massive protest
Thousands of farmers protesting at agriculture reforms have fought through barricades and tear gas to enter Delhi on India's Republic Day. They are on foot and in tractors - part of a massive rally ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping touts coronavirus cooperation as China persists with vaccine disinformation push
Addressing the world's economic elite on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that "containing the coronavirus is the most pressing task for the international community." ... ( read original story ...)
China to conduct military drills in S. China Sea amid tensions with U.S.
China said on Tuesday it will conduct military exercises in the South China Sea this week, just days after Beijing bristled at a U.S. aircraft carrier group's entry into the disputed waters. ( read original story ...)
China central bank will back growth and watch debt risks, says governor
China's monetary policy will continue to support economic growth and the central bank will watch debt and non-performing loan risks, central bank governor Yi Gang said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Economy Seen Growing 3.61% in Fourth Quarter on Boost From Exports: Reuters Poll
Taiwan's economy is expected to have expanded 3.61% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, a Reuters poll showed, as the export-dependent island continued to shake off the coronavirus jolt with a return ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong marketing second green bond, key part of push to be Asia’s sustainable financing hub
Hong Kong’s government began marketing its second US dollar-denominated green bond on Tuesday as the city seeks to bolster its status as an international centre for sustainable financing – a market ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Economy Seen Growing 3.61% in Fourth Quarter on Boost From Exports: Reuters Poll
Taiwan's economy is expected to have expanded 3.61% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, a Reuters poll showed, as the export-dependent island continued to shake off the coronavirus jolt with a return ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank Extends Support to Maldives’ Workers Impacted by COVID-19
English News and Press Release on Maldives about Recovery and Reconstruction and Epidemic; published on 25 Jan 2021 by World Bank ... ( read original story ...)