Posted . Doctors in one of New Delhi's largest COVID-19 hospitals are struggling to cope up with fatigue, exhaustion and ... ( read original story ...)
India lawmaker says China kidnapped civilians
Tensions are rising between Delhi and Beijing amid reports that Chinese troops kidnapped five Indian civilians in a border state last week. The allegation was first tweeted on 5 September by an Indian ... ( read original story ...)
India surpasses Brazil, second behind U.S., in total coronavirus cases
A jump of 90,802 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours has made India the second hardest hit country with more than 4.2 million people infected. ( read original story ...)
China’s exports rise the most in nearly 1-1/2 years as economies reopen; imports slip
China's exports rose for the third consecutive month in August, eclipsing an extended fall in imports, as more of its trading partners relaxed coronavirus lockdowns in a further boost to the recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Journalists for US media face possible expulsion from China
An organization of foreign correspondents says China is delaying the renewal of press cards for at least five journalists working at four U.S. media outlets ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Sinovac Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate Appears Safe, Slightly Weaker in Elderly
A staff member places a coronavirus vaccine candidate from Sinovac Biotech Ltd at its booth for display during the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), following the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain resolved to continue facing challenges to achieve sustainable development – FM
MANAMA: Bahrain’s economy has been spared an “unprecedented crisis” thanks to the government’s stimulus package, revealed the Finance Minister yesterday. But he urged that collective action was ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup expects Lebanon’s eurobond holders to take 65% haircut on debt
Bank also expects one-fifth of local currency debt to be wiped off in renegotiations with creditors Lebanon’s creditors may have to write off almost two-thirds of the value of their foreign currency ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan to boost defence expenditures in 2021
Azerbaijan’s defence and security budget will amount to $2.33 billion (AZN 3.95 billion) in 2021, compared to $2.27 billion (AZN 3.85 billion) in 2020. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan Secures FDA Loan to Finance Hydropower Projects
Uzbekistan has secured a 20-year loan agreement worth EUR 55.8 million with the French Development Agency to finance the building of new hydropower plants and the modernisation of existing ones. The ... ( read original story ...)