Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan continues to Stand by Turkey and is taking all Possible steps to Support Turkey’s Efforts to address the threat posed by Fethullah Gulen Terrorist ... ( read original story ...)
From victim to protector: Pakistan’s first trans cop fights for justice
In her first two months as a trans victim support officer, Sharif helped 16 trans people in Rawalpindi in Punjab. ( read original story ...)
Death toll in Indonesia flash flood rises to 21; 2 missing
The death toll from a flash flood in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province rose to 21 on Wednesday with two people still missing, an official said. National ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia floods death toll rises to 21
The death toll from floods on Indonesia's Sulawesi island has risen to at least 21, authorities said Wednesday as residents tried to salvage a few belongings from their inundated homes. The flash floo ... ( read original story ...)
China on guard after COVID-19 tests on Ecuador shrimp packaging
China remains on alert after local authorities claimed Friday the external packaging for frozen shrimp imported from Ecuador contained traces of the novel coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to back nations whose South China Sea claims China violated
The United States will support countries that believe China has violated their maritime claims in the South China Sea, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday but stressed doing so in ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo expects ‘completely whitewashed’ WHO China investigation
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday he expected a World Health Organization (WHO) investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus in China to be "completely whitewashed." ... ( read original story ...)
One trend among Chinese investors ‘could really send this market higher,’ China ETF issuer says
Asset allocation patterns with Chinese consumers suggest a bull market could be brewing in that corner of the region, says KraneShares' Brendan Ahern. ( read original story ...)
IFC, EBRD, EU to finance first solar power plant in Armenia
The World Bank's International Finance Corp (IFC), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union (EU) said on Wednesday they would finance development of the ... ( read original story ...)
Central Asian countries fear economic hit as virus cases surge
Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek and several other cities have restricted opening times for shops and restaurants while closing most spaces to outdoor gatherings. More from the Financial Times ... ( read original story ...)