Japan's government will waive airport landing fees worth up to 12.5 billion yen ($120 million) to ease the financial burden on airline operators, two sources familiar with the matter said, as they ... ( read original story ...)
Teen agriculture students’ racehorse fetches $238k at Japan auction
The lucky bidder says he "fell in love with it at first sight," but the 18-year-old students won't see a penny of the windfall. ( read original story ...)
Ex-head of Japan science group urges PM Suga to appoint rejected scholars
In a growing row just weeks into his tenure, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was urged on Thursday by the ex-head of a key academic panel to reverse his decision to deny membership to six ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh sentences five men to death for 2012 gang rape of teen
Court order comes days after government introduced death penalty for rape amid growing anger over sexual violence. ( read original story ...)
The Next Chief Selector of Pakistan Cricket Team Should Be a Woman: Former Cricketer Rashid Latif
The position of the chief selector opened up following Misbah-ul-Haq’s announcement on Wednesday to step down from the position. Misbah had been serving in a dual capacity, as a chief selector as well ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan strongly rejects irresponsible statements by senior Indian leadership: FO Spokesperson
He said it is also another manifestation of the Indian government's incurable obsession with Pakistan. The Spokesperson also condemned the malicious Indian propaganda against the longstanding, close ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia passes Philippines with most coronavirus cases in SE Asia
Indonesia on Thursday reported 4,411 new coronavirus infections, taking its tally to 349,160, passing the Philippines with the highest case number in Southeast Asia. Indonesia also reported 112 new ... ( read original story ...)
What Happens When Covid-19 Meets Toxic Air? India Is About to Find Out
Every fall, air pollution spikes in India. Doctors worry what it will mean for coronavirus patients with breathing problems. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: India will not mandate secondary listings for firms joining overseas markets – sources
India has decided not to mandate secondary listings for domestic firms that float their shares on a foreign stock exchange as the government prepares a new policy, two senior government sources and ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Peak Holiday Season Set to Send COVID-19 Cases Surging
Already on track to overtake the United States with the world's most novel coronavirus infections, India is bracing for a surge of cases in coming weeks as it heads into its main holiday season with ... ( read original story ...)