A 16-year-old schoolgirl became the first reported victim of an honor killing in Indonesia after admitting to her brothers that she was dating, confirming fears that a harsher brand of Islam is on the ... ( read original story ...)
Euro zone unemployment rose under lockdown; India’s cases exceed 200,000
The coronavirus has infected more than 6.37 million people around the world as of Wednesday morning in Asia, killing at least 380,251 people. ( read original story ...)
Powerful cyclone in India lashes business capital of Mumbai; 100,000 evacuated
A powerful cyclone roared ashore near India's financial capital of Mumbai on Wednesday, becoming the strongest storm to hit the city in decades. ( read original story ...)
Pregnant elephant dies in India after eating explosive fruit trap
A pregnant elephant was killed in India after eating fruit stuffed with explosives, officials said Wednesday, sparking outrage over the use of such traps to protect crops and homes. The wild elephant ... ( read original story ...)
US to ban passenger flights from China
The US is to ban passenger flights from China from 16 June, in the latest sign of tensions between the two economic giants. The Department of Transportation said it was punishing Beijing for refusing ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC and StanChart back China security law for Hong Kong
HSBC and Standard Chartered banks gave their backing to China's imposition of a national security law on Hong Kong on Wednesday in a break from their usual policy of political neutrality. HSBC's ... ( read original story ...)
Johnson Says China’s Actions in Hong Kong Risk Eroding Sino-UK Agreement
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a daily briefing to update on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain June 3, 2020. Andrew Parsons/10 ... ( read original story ...)
China, Russia and Iran using state media to attack U.S. over George Floyd killing
But there is no evidence of a covert online influence operation similar to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, according to the report. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Throws Support Behind China on Hong Kong Security Law
A top HSBC executive signed a petition supporting China’s move to impose security legislation on Hong Kong, putting the bank squarely on the side of Beijing in the fight over the future of the ... ( read original story ...)
Why China May Call the World’s Bluff on Hong Kong
The U.S. looks weak. Business is falling in line. Protests have been muted. For Beijing, the damage to the city and its own reputation from seizing greater control may be worth it. ( read original story ...)