As dry and seasonally warm conditions persist across much of India, storms that arrived in northeastern areas earlier in the week will try to expand farther south into the weekend.This pattern will ... ( read original story ...)
The Pandemic Could Tighten China’s Grip on Eurasia
How an Iranian satellite launch led to an order to stop Iranian gunboats. Voice: The Pandemic Could Tighten China’s Grip on Eurasia The Pandemic Could Tighten China’s Grip on Eu... The first phase of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. lags behind in global race for coronavirus supplies from China
The U.S. has been consistently outpaced by global competitors in the race to get masks and other medical supplies from China, as other countries moved more forcefully than the Trump administration to ... ( read original story ...)
China Donates $30 Million to World Health Organization in Show of ‘Support’ After Trump Pulls Funding
Trump halted funding on April 14, citing the agency's criticism to his travel ban and its statements in January that said COVID-19 did not spread through human-to-human contact. ( read original story ...)
Passengers slowly return to airlines as China eases coronavirus restrictions
The skies may not be empty forever. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, airlines and airports across the world have seen significant reductions in the numbers of travelers due to restrictions and lockdowns ... ( read original story ...)
China Imposes New Limits as Coronavirus Fears Return
Some northern cities have reported fresh cases and put restrictions on movement, a sign of how hard it will be for China to fully recover from the outbreak. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to give aid to Greenland, open consulate in bid to counter Russia and China
U.S. officials denied the financial diplomatic package is a subterfuge to buy the island after President Trump toyed with making an offer last year. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus may have emptied Hong Kong’s streets, but the pro-democracy protests continue
Hong Kong’s rules on social distancing and prohibitions on group gatherings have rendered mass mobilization impossible. Has the pro-democracy movement receded? No — that’s the short answer. Protesters ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong insurtech startup OneDegree launches its first product, medical coverage for pets
OneDegree, the Hong Kong-based insurance technology startup, launched its first product today, a line of medical plans for pets called Pawfect Care. The company will introduce other products, ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei Cabinet donates BN$100,000 to fight Covid-19
Brunei Darussalam’s Cabinet Ministers contributed BN$100,000 to the Covid-19 Relief Fund during a handing over ceremony at the Ministry of Health on Wednesday (April 22). ( read original story ...)