Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has defended his drug crackdown and dismissed criticism from human rights advocates as he addressed the U.N.’s annual gathering of world leaders for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Cushioning the educational fallout of Covid-19 in Bangladesh
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted educational activities across Bangladesh, with the closure of educational institutes affecting the regular learning activities of nearly four crore students. ( read original story ...)
After Abe, Opportunities Loom for Japan-Indonesia Relations
Prime Minister Suga has a golden opportunity to deepen relations with key Indo-Pacific partners, including Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Tips Toward Recession as Consumer Spending Dwindles
Jakarta’s return to stricter social-distancing measures has dashed hopes that consumption will recover soon, tipping Indonesia’s economy closer to a recession this quarter. ( read original story ...)
India says some progress made in military talks with China
Senior Indian and Chinese military commanders have agreed to stop the further buildup of troops along their fast-militarizing disputed border in the mountainous ... ( read original story ...)
Is Covid forcing women out of jobs in India?
India has a poor record of women’s participation in the workforce. Less than a quarter of women were employed before the pandemic, ranking India among the bottom 10 countries in the world in terms of ... ( read original story ...)
How can India revive growth?
India is staring at its sharpest growth contraction on record. With more than five million Covid-19 cases so far, the country has announced a nearly 24 per cent slump in its economy in the three ... ( read original story ...)
Donald Trump Uses U.N. Attack China, Which Joins Russia, Others to Bash U.S. Unilateralism
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin championed the principle of multilateralism in their U.N. remarks but U.S. President Donald Trump weaponized his speech against ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook Takes Down Fake Pages Created in China Aimed at Influencing U.S. Election
The social media campaign was small but targeted all sides of the debate. Officials said Beijing had not decided whether to wade more directly in the American presidential race. ( read original story ...)
Trump Demands U.N. Hold China to Account for Coronavirus Pandemic
In speeches broadcast at this year’s Covid-compromised General Assembly, the presidents of China and the United States punctuated an intensifying schism between the two superpowers. ( read original story ...)