A U.S. Marine convicted in the Philippines of killing a transgender woman was released from prison Sunday, after receiving a pardon from President Rodrigo Duterte. Lance Corporal Joseph Scott ... ( read original story ...)
Japan trade deal commits UK to stricter state aid curbs than in EU talks
The UK’s new trade deal with Japan commits it to tougher restrictions on state aid than the ones it is currently offering the EU in the Brexit talks, potentially undermining its negotiating position ... ( read original story ...)
UK-Japan trade deal shows need for EU pact
Even as his government threatens to torpedo its future relationship with the EU, it is trumpeting its first substantial post-Brexit trade deal, with Japan. The agreement with Asia’s largest advanced ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan says 11-year-old girl killed by Indian gunfire in Kashmir
Four others reportedly wounded in latest violence on border of disputed region ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan arrests suspect in highway gang rape case amid protests
One of two suspects arrested amid demonstrations over handling of probe into attack on mother travelling with children. ( read original story ...)
Under cover of COVID, Indonesia’s most respected public institution is under attack
Like other countries, there has been fierce public debate in Indonesia over whether, how and when the government should respond to the pandemic. Tensions have played out between levels of government, ... ( read original story ...)
The Guardian view on India’s strongman: in denial about a Covid crisis
Last month Narendra Modi, India’s strongman prime minister, performed the religious rites to consecrate the building of a Hindu temple on the site of a mosque whose destruction two decades ago sparked ... ( read original story ...)
India records 90,000-plus coronavirus cases for fourth day in a row
India reported 94,551 new coronavirus cases Sunday, the fourth day in a row the Asian nation recorded more than 90,000 infections. ( read original story ...)
India considers emergency authorisation of vaccine as COVID-19 cases surge
India said on Sunday it was considering granting an emergency authorisation for a COVID-19 vaccine, particularly for the elderly and people in high-risk workplaces, as the country's number of reported ... ( read original story ...)
Decoupling From China: There’s Precedent
A former U.S. trade negotiator says Japan, India and Australia have already taken steps. Also: Kenosha, my hometown; making the switch to metric. ( read original story ...)