Indonesia reported 479 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, taking the total in the Southeast Asian nation to 22,750, Health Ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. ( read original story ...)
As edible oils pact with Malaysia, Indonesia ends, India should now hike import duties: SEA
The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) also urged the government to ban the import of refined palm oils or palmolien in order to encourage domestic production. ( read original story ...)
India Jordan: how Tipping the Velvet inspired a joyful dance explosion
The non-binary artist discovered their true identity with help from novelist Sarah Waters. Now, they’re spreading a mission of self-acceptance to a euphoric disco beat ... ( read original story ...)
India’s airports begin to reopen
However, don't expect the airports to look the same as they did before the global coronavirus pandemic broke out earlier this year. As CNN's Vedika Sud reports, technology and social distancing are ... ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: Japan lifts emergency, India domestic flights resume
Japan lifted a nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus, gradually reopening the world's third-largest economy as government officials warned caution was still necessary to prevent another ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong standoff leaves U.S. and China on “brink of new Cold War”
Beijing bristles as U.S. officials join global chorus backing huge protests against perceived power-grab by China over semi-autonomous region. ( read original story ...)
China proposes lifting North Korea sanctions
China's top diplomat called on the United States to ease North Korea sanctions, the same day North Korea's Kim Jong Un discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence, according to state media reports. ( read original story ...)
China set to launch Mars probe and rover mission in July
China's space program will launch a Mars mission in July, according to its current plans. This will include deploying an orbital probe to study the red planet, and a robotic, remotely-controlled rover ... ( read original story ...)
China’s belt and road initiative: what is it and why is Victoria under fire for its involvement?
Peter Dutton and US secretary of state Mike Pompeo have both warned of risks for Australia. We look at the facts ... ( read original story ...)
Anger over China security bill fuels new wave of protests in Hong Kong
Hong Kong was plunged into a state of violence over the weekend. Thousands of angry residents turned up to protest a plan by China to impose a controversial security law that many believe will ... ( read original story ...)