Bangladesh will not co-fund a late-stage domestic trial of a potential coronavirus vaccine developed by China's Sinovac Biotech, the country's health minister Zahid Maleque told Reuters on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh to instate death penalty in rape cases
Bangladesh's Cabinet on Monday approved an increase in the maximum punishment in rape cases to death from life imprisonment after a series of recent sexual assaults triggered protests on streets and ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan police arrest key suspect in shocking highway rape
Pakistani police have arrested the second assailant in a gang rape of a woman whose car broke down on a deserted highway at night last month, when two attackers pulled her out ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan-India Cooperation Prevented Massive Locust Scourge, UN Says
The United Nations says Pakistan’s timely national response and cooperation with neighboring countries, including arch-rival India, have averted what was predicted to be a devastating invasion of ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan arrests second suspect after woman was gang-raped
A second suspect was remanded in custody on Tuesday after being detained by police in Pakistan following the gang rape of a woman that has led to protests across the country. The woman's rape last ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Tanishq pulls jewelry commercial featuring interfaith couple after backlash
Indian jewelry brand Tanishq has withdrawn a commercial featuring an interfaith relationship from social media and television following a backlash online. ( read original story ...)
Covid in India: With schools shut, teachers turn to loudspeakers and other tricks
From using a loudspeaker to going around on a motorbike, some teachers have found alternative ways to teach their students. While India has allowed schools to partially reopen, many states are ... ( read original story ...)
How can India be made safer for women?
The recent death of a young Dalit (formerly untouchable) woman, who was allegedly gang-raped and assaulted in northern India, has led to shock, outrage and protests across the country. The case has ... ( read original story ...)
India moving ‘cautiously’ on BPCL’s privatisation: Pradhan
India is "treading very cautiously" in its plan to privatise state-run oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday, in a sign that the process could be ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s richest king, his mysterious fortune and the protesters who want answers
Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn is facing demands for limits on his powers and public oversight of an estimated $70 billion in crown wealth. ( read original story ...)