July 15, 2020: Despite a nationwide quarantine that was lifted in early June, the government is being pressured by health experts to revive the nationwide lockdown that first took effect in early ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: Eight soldiers killed, five wounded in attack on convoy
At least eight soldiers have been killed and five wounded after a group of unidentified gunmen opened fire on a security forces convoy in the southwestern Pakistani district of Panjgur, the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Etihad Airways to resume flights from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi on July 16
Etihad Airways to resume flights from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi on July 16. Image Credit: Dubai: Etihad Airways has announced the resumption of flights from Pakistan, providing more options for passengers ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to Resume Anti-Polio Drive as COVID-19 Infections Decline
Pakistan said Tuesday it would relaunch door to door vaccinations of children against polio next week after a four-month suspension due to the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement comes amid a ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia sees biggest daily jump of COVID-19 deaths
Indonesia reported 87 new coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, its biggest daily jump, bringing the total number of fatalities to 3,797, its health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Google backs Reliance’s Jio Platforms with $4.5 billion India investment
India's Reliance Industries on Wednesday said Alphabet Inc's Google will buy a 7.7% stake in its digital unit for $4.5 billion, winning the backing of another U.S. tech giant after Facebook Inc in ... ( read original story ...)
India Reimposes 2 Week Lockdown in Parts of Country as Cases Surge to 1 Million
Lockdowns are being reimposed in parts of the country as governments try to shield the health system from being overwhelmed ... ( read original story ...)
Google to buy $4.5 bn stake in digital unit of India’s Reliance
Google will buy a $4.5 billion stake in Reliance's digital unit and jointly develop an entry-level smartphone with the Indian conglomerate, the two companies said Wednesday as global tech giants race ... ( read original story ...)
Australia May Finally Get To Join Naval Exercise Malabar With India, US, Japan
With the U.S. and Japan in favor of allowing Australia to participate in the next Malabar Naval exercises, the only remaining obstacle is India. They now seem warm to the idea as well as concerns over ... ( read original story ...)
Lockdowns reimposed in India as virus cases near 1 million
As India’s confirmed coronavirus cases approach 1 million, lockdowns are being reimposed in parts of the country as local governments try to prevent the health system from being overwhelmed ... ( read original story ...)