Bangladesh reported 1,837 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours until Sunday morning, taking the country’s overall tally to 432,333. Besides, 21 more deaths were reported in the same period, ... ( read original story ...)
Flood-prone island poses new threat to Rohingya in Bangladesh
Plans by Bangladesh to place 100,000 Rohingya refugees on a remote and flood-prone island, where there have been reports of beatings and abuse by the authorities, have met fierce resistance. Some of ... ( read original story ...)
Is any Hindu left in Pakistan: Twitteratis on Imran Khan”s Diwali greetings
Amid growing human rights concerns in the country, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan`s greetings to the Hindu citizens on the occasion of Diwali on Saturday has evoked several sarcastic comments on ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 4,106 new coronavirus cases, 63 new deaths
Indonesia reports 4,106 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, taking the total caseload to 467,113, data from the country's COVID-19 task force showed. It recorded 63 COVID-19 deaths, taking the ... ( read original story ...)
India’s capital is battling a surge in coronavirus cases just as pollution levels spike
The 66-year-old retiree suffers from asthma that is aggravated by the severe pollution in India’s capital. Now a virus that makes people struggle to breathe is stalking her family. Sarkar’s son and ... ( read original story ...)
Northern India chokes on toxic smog day after Diwali festival
Hundreds of millions of Indians in north India woke up on Sunday to toxic air following Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, after many revelers defied bans on using firecrackers to celebrate. ( read original story ...)
Soumitra Chatterjee: India acting legend dies, aged 85
Legendary Indian actor Soumitra Chatterjee, famed for his work with Oscar-winning director Satyajit Ray, has died from Covid complications. The 85-year-old actor was admitted to hospital in Kolkata ... ( read original story ...)
India acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee dead
Legendary Indian actor Soumitra Chatterjee, famed for his work with Oscar-winning director Satyajit Ray, has died from Covid complications.The 85-year-old actor was admitted to hospital in Kolkata ... ( read original story ...)
China-Led Trade Pact Is Signed, in Challenge to U.S.
The deal sealed on Sunday stands as a potent symbol of Beijing’s growing economic sway in Southeast Asia at a time of uncertainty over Washington’s economic ties with the region. ( read original story ...)
China aims for moderate export expansion, no longer focuses on surplus – think tank
China will no longer aim at achieving trade surpluses and solely expanding exports, but will pivot to moderately expanding imports for a balance between inbound and outbound shipments, a senior ... ( read original story ...)