Protesters marching through the streets of Dhaka, the capital of Muslim-majority Bangladesh, chanted "Boycott French products" and carried banners calling Macron "the world’s biggest terrorist". ( read original story ...)
Thousands protest in Bangladesh over Macron remarks after killings in France
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Muslims protested in Bangladesh on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
BJP Demands Congress Apology Over ‘Conspiracy Theory’ After Minister Admits Pakistan Role in Pulwama Attack
In a sensational admission, senior Pakistani minister Fawad Chaudhry had admitted that Pakistan was responsible for the Pulwama terrorist attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel and brought the two ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia is set to become the hub for Chinese vaccines in Southeast Asia. How does the country benefit?
If Indonesia can maximise its role as the hub for the production and distribution of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines for Southeast Asia region, the country may gain profits. ( read original story ...)
U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo to find ‘new ways’ to cooperate with Indonesia in South China Sea
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday said the U.S. would find ways to cooperate with Indonesia in South China Sea, while rejecting China's claims in the area. ( read original story ...)
‘I feel free here’: how a miracle girls’ school was built in India’s ‘golden city’
A strikingly-designed centre reminiscent of Rajasthan’s famous forts will soon be opening its doors in conservative Jaisalmer ... ( read original story ...)
Organised ‘overkill’: China shows off rapid lockdown system after latest outbreak
Days after a 17-year-old girl tested positive for COVID-19 in a remote part of western China last week, health authorities said they had tested over 4.7 million people in the region. ( read original story ...)
In China, Big Tech Isn’t the Enemy. It’s the Strategy
Beijing’s five-year plan is determined to ensure the success of domestic technology giants. Foreign firms are on notice. ( read original story ...)
Govt, ADB sign USD 30M loan agreement
The government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed a USD 30 million (M) policy-based loan agreement under the Financial Market Development Program – Subprogram 2. Policy-based loans ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Barbershops, Shuls, B&Bs to Reopen Sunday, Most Shops the Following Week
for all citizens of Israel, and in time.” Regarding the efforts to revive the Israeli economy, Netanyahu said: “On Monday, the Finance Minister will submit for Knesset approval the additional grant ... ( read original story ...)