Pakistan's military on Wednesday said a soldier was killed and another wounded in the country's northwest by fire from across the Afghan border, a sign of increasing violence in an area that until ... ( read original story ...)
Misbah-ul-Haq to step down as Pakistan chief selector, focus on role as head coach
Haq will step down as Pakistan cricket chief selector next month but will continue as head coach of the national team.“Coaching is my passion and my ultimate objective remains to contribute to the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia FM calls for ‘equal access’ to Covid-19 vaccines
Developing countries must have 'equal access' to future Covid-19 vaccines, Indonesia's foreign minister warned, as wealthy nations scoop up billions of doses. ( read original story ...)
Heavy rains destroy homes and lives in southern India
Dramatic images of submerged homes, flooded roads and floating vehicles capture the extent of the damage that been caused by the rains. The deluge has been attributed to a depression in the Bay of ... ( read original story ...)
India frees top Kashmir politician after 14 months
India has freed a former chief minister of Kashmir who was detained 14 months ago along with thousands of others when New Delhi imposed direct rule on the disputed region with a huge security ... ( read original story ...)
‘Not just a dog bite’: why India is struggling to keep rabies at bay
The government is being urged to dispel myths and ensure drugs are available – and take responsibility for the millions of stray dogs ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India reports over 63,000 new coronavirus cases
India has confirmed more than 63,000 new cases of the coronavirus, an increase of over 8,000 from the previous day but still far fewer than it was reporting a month ago, when the virus was at its peak ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Jinping spotlights Shenzhen as future for economic growth, Hong Kong given back seat
"The Shenzhen model is political zero tolerance and business on China's terms," said Kent Deng, professor of Chinese economic history. ( read original story ...)
China ‘Censorship’ Forces Closure of Genghis Khan Museum Exhibit in France
The museum in Nantes said Chinese authorities requested control over the show and demanded that "Genghis Khan" and "Mongol" references be removed. ( read original story ...)
China’s third quarter GDP growth expected to improve: PBOC official
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's third-quarter GDP growth is expected to improve from the previous quarter, Ruan Jianhong, an official with the People's Bank of China (PBOC), told a press conference on ... ( read original story ...)