Bangladesh's Beximco Pharmaceuticals is investing in the Serum Institute of India (SII) to ensure Dhaka gets priority access to COVID-19 vaccines being developed by the Indian drug manufacturer, the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Sees Taliban as Buffer to India in Future Afghanistan, Experts Say
As Afghanistan’s warring sides prepare to hold long-awaited negotiations next week to establish peace, Pakistan is trying to push the Taliban to come to the table in a move that experts say is an ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: Tom Banton shines before rain ruins first T20
England's Tom Banton announces himself on the international stage with 71 off 42 balls in the washed out opening Twenty20 against Pakistan. ( read original story ...)
In authoritarian China, eating freely is a cherished activity. Now a food waste campaign wants to control meals, too
A call from Beijing to reduce food waste has sent officials and businesses scrambling to find ways to stop people from ordering too much, and in some extreme cases put meal times under surveillance. ( read original story ...)
BlackRock gets regulators’ approval to set up China mutual fund unit
BlackRock has become the first global asset manager to win regulatory approval to set up a mutual fund unit in China, as Beijing throws open its 17.7 trillion yuan ($2.58 trillion) sector. ( read original story ...)
China test fires so-called ‘carrier killer’ missiles into South China Sea
China launched a series of ballistic missiles into the South China Sea this week, according to United States defense officials, part of a flurry of military exercises extending thousands of miles ... ( read original story ...)
China reports nine new mainland coronavirus cases, all imported
China reported nine new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Friday, the same number as the previous day, with all of them travelling into the country from overseas, the national health authority said on ... ( read original story ...)
Branch stacking scandals highlight the media’s double standards
Australia is a nation of double standards It should come as no surprise to see our politicians and our media brazenly wearing them like badges of honour ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine City Manager terminiated
The Palestine City Council has terminated. In a special called meeting at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, the city council immediately went into closed session to discuss the employment, evaluation, ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine City Manager terminated
The Palestine City Council has terminated. In a special called meeting at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, the city council immediately went into closed session to discuss the employment, evaluation, ... ( read original story ...)