"On October 6 in Tokyo, Secretary Pompeo will participate in the second meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan," the State Department said in a statement. He will visit ... ( read original story ...)
Easy financing amid pandemic triggers inflation fears in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is eyeing a robust economic growth on government measures to ensure flow of money amid the coronavirus crisis, but easy funds from the stimulus packages have triggered fears of inflation. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh to get $3m in ADB grant to buy COVID-19 vaccine
The Asian Development Bank has granted Bangladesh $3 million for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccine and emergency medical equipment. ( read original story ...)
With Glaciers Melting And Temps Soaring, Pakistan Pursues Big Action On Climate Change
A new electric vehicle policy. Renewable energy. 10 billion trees: Pakistan launches ambitious green policies. Will they succeed? ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Unveils New ‘Friendly’ Visa Policy for Afghanistan
Pakistan introduced Tuesday a new visa policy for Afghanistan to facilitate business and people-to-people contacts between the two countries. Officials said the travel document, approved by the ... ( read original story ...)
Teenager dies after alleged gang rape, sparking outrage in India
India's low-caste Dalits have long faced abuse, and advocates say attacks have increased during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Amnesty Int’l halts India operations, citing gov’t reprisals
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International says it is halting its operation in India, citing reprisals by the government and the freezing of its bank accounts by Indian authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-Asian bias rose after media, officials used ‘China virus,’ report shows
A recent study shows that rampant use of the “China virus" to refer to the coronavirus, particularly by conservative outlets, had a profound impact on how those in the United States see Asian ... ( read original story ...)
What Did Cypriots Do During The Pandemic? They Saved Money!
In general, since March 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic appeared in Cyprus, the course of deposits in commercial banks has been recording a steady rise. ( read original story ...)
What Did Cypriots Do During The Pandemic? They Saved Money!
In general, since March 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic appeared in Cyprus, the course of deposits in commercial banks has been recording a steady rise. ( read original story ...)