A super-sized version of popular Japanese animation character Gundam is takingshape at an amusement park in Yokohama, Japan. The opening of Gundam FactoryYokohama, which was due to take place on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan military seeks record budget amid regional threats
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Defense Ministry is seeking a record-high budget of nearly 5.5 trillion yen ($55 billion) for fiscal 2021 to fund more purchases of costly American stealth fighters and ... ( read original story ...)
With water scarce, Pakistan helps farmers grow more with less
Obaid ur Rehman hoped to grow water-hungry cucumbers and capsicum peppers on land he'd bought in an arid area of eastern Pakistan - but the available water wasn't sufficient for traditional irrigation ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan allows primary schools to resume classes from Sept 30 – Daily Times
All primary schools across the country will reopen from September 30, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said.Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood, after attending a meeting at the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 4,284 new coronavirus cases, 139 deaths
Indonesia on Wednesday reported 4,284 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of infections to 287,008, data from the country's COVID-19 task force showed. There were also 139 additional ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia: Papua group rejects bid to extend special autonomy
Armed group seeking separation from Indonesia claims autonomy does not help Papuans, experts call for dialogue - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
32 acquitted in razing of India mosque that set off violence
An Indian court has acquitted all 32 people who had been accused of crimes in a 1992 attack and demolition of a 16th century mosque that sparked Hindu-Muslim violence leaving some 2,000 people dead ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Media Predicts Winter COVID Pain for U.S., Europe and India
Chinese state media has been at the forefront of Beijing's efforts to avoid blame for the pandemic and malign its rivals' response. ( read original story ...)
China Evergrande Quells Cash-Crunch Worries With Investor Show of Support
China’s most-indebted property developer, China Evergrande, averted a near-term cash crunch, sending its shares and bonds sharply higher Wednesday—a surprising turnaround from less than a week ago. ( read original story ...)
Germany welcomes China climate goal, sees need for EU action
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed China’s plan to be carbon-neutral by 2060, contrasting it with the U.S. failure to abide by the goals of the Paris climate accord ... ( read original story ...)