Actress Jodie Foster attends the premiere for the film "Nim's Islands" in Tokyo, Japan, on August 19, 2008. (UPI Photo/Keizo Mori) ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Death toll crosses 5,000 in Bangladesh
Death toll from the coronavirus infection has surpassed 5,000 mark in Bangladesh as 28 more people died of the deadly virus in the past 24 hours till Tuesday morning. With the latest figure, the ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh reports 1,540 virus cases, 28 deaths in a day
Bangladesh has posted 1,540 new cases of the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking the tally of infections so far to 355,384. ( read original story ...)
Int’l community representatives visit Rohingya camps, reiterate support for Bangladesh
Solution to the crisis lies in Myanmar, they say, restating commitment to Rohingya response Representatives of the international community in Bangladesh concluded a two-day visit in Cox’s Bazar and ... ( read original story ...)
Amid civilian-military conflict, does Pakistan need a new social contract?
Pakistan's opposition says the army has too much political power. The army generals say politicians don't deliver on promises. Can Pakistan's politicians and generals sit together and resolve their ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Gives Free Bali Staycations to Test Tourism Readiness
Indonesia is offering free tours and staycations to 4,440 residents of its resort island of Bali, in a seven-week tourism dry-run to promote the international holiday hotspot and test its coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports record daily rise in coronavirus cases, deaths pass 10,000
Indonesia reported on Thursday its biggest daily rise of coronavirus infections with 4,634 new cases, bringing the total number to 262,022, data from the country's health ministry showed. ( read original story ...)
In India, engineers and MBAs are turning to manual labor to survive the economic crash
On a recent muggy afternoon in southern India, Earappa Bawge hacked at the ground with a pickax, his white shirt pasted to his back. Each dull thud reminded him of how far his hopes had fallen. ( read original story ...)
India Seeks Naval Edge as China Penetrates Indian Ocean
India’s border conflict with China is pushing New Delhi to look for an asymmetric response: flexing its naval might as it deepens cooperation with other democracies that seek to counter Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
China is building even more detention camps for Muslims
Plus, a Kentucky grand jury declines to file homicide charges in the death of Breonna Taylor. And President Trump refuses to commit to the peaceful transfer of power. ( read original story ...)