Japan's household spending and machinery orders likely extended declines in May, providing further evidence that the coronavirus crisis is hurting the economy. ( read original story ...)
Train hits bus carrying Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan: 22 dead
Pakistani officials say a passenger train has crashed into a bus carrying Sikh pilgrims at an unmanned railway crossing in eastern Punjab province, killing at least 22 people ... ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus: Questions over death of man ‘turned away by 18 hospitals’
Bhawarlal Sujani, 52, breathed his last at the doorstep of one of the many hospitals that had refused to admit him. His brother, Dinesh Sujani, who had tried desperately to get him treated, broke down ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi Rallies Troops at China Border, as Beijing Urges Caution
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew on Friday into the northern border region where Indian and Chinese troops are locked in a stand-off, and said the military stood ready to defend his country. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sends Carriers to South China Sea During Chinese Drills – WSJ
Two U.S. aircraft carriers were conducting exercises in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday, the U.S. navy said, as China also carried out military drills that have been criticised by the ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkongers on China’s crackdown: ‘I feel helpless and hopeless’
Guardian readers in or from Hong Kong share their views on the new national security law ... ( read original story ...)
China appoints tough-talking party official to oversee security law
Chinese government officials confirmed Friday that they have appointed hardline party official Zheng Yanxiong to lead its new security agency and implement a far-reaching national security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Man Accused of Terrorism in First Use of New China Security Law
The logo of Judiciary of Hong Kong is seen outside West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, after a motorcyclist accused of riding into a group of policemen during the protest, while carrying a flag calling ... ( read original story ...)
China Continues Intimidation With Military Drills Near Disputed South China Sea Islands
Until other ASEAN nations can agree on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, China will continue to take strides to strengthen its position. The COVID-19 pandemic is playing havoc with ... ( read original story ...)
Update on Reporting Timetable – Replacement
The Company made significant achievements in 2019 and became an important Gold-production enterprise in Tajikistan. Pakrut gold mine achieved its internal production targets for 2019, which brings ... ( read original story ...)