The Indonesian capital of Jakarta will kick off a two-week "transitional" period of eased coronavirus curbs from Monday after the pace of infections slowed over the last two weeks, Governor Anies ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Reports 4,497 New COVID-19 Cases, 79 New Deaths
Indonesia reported 4,497 new coronavirus infections and 79 new deaths on Sunday, the lowest daily fatality count since Sept. 27, data from the country's Health Ministry website showed. The new ... ( read original story ...)
China backs Indonesia to become vaccine hub of Southeast Asia
China has five vaccine candidates for COVID-19 in human trials, the most in any country. — ReutersCHINA supports Jakarta’s efforts to become the center for vaccine production in Southeast Asia, ... ( read original story ...)
The Bollywood star, a suicide … and an online witch-hunt across India
The death of Rhea Chakraborty’s boyfriend has become an obsession – even though police reject the media’s speculation ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India’s Virus Cases Top 7 Million; Soon Past US
India’s confirmed coronavirus toll has crossed 7 million with a number of new cases dipping in recent weeks, even as health experts warn of mask and distancing fatigue setting in. ( read original story ...)
India Infections Top Seven Million As Trump Gets Back On Campaign Trail
India's coronavirus cases surged past seven million on Sunday as US President Donald Trump got back on the campaign trail just nine days after announcing he had contracted Covid-19. Governments across ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi launches property card scheme to aid rural households
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a property card scheme on Sunday that he vowed would provide clarity of property rights in villages and enable farmers to use their property as collateral ... ( read original story ...)
Covid: India’s coronavirus outbreak in 200 seconds
As India has more than 7 million confirmed cases, here's a look at how the country has responded to the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
US and West need to stand solid behind Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia’s only democracy
Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia's only democratic country, remains mired in political turmoil a week after allegations of electoral interference triggered violent protests. ( read original story ...)
Ealas slam PSC; deny claims of alleged financial help given to Alex
The Philippine Sports Commission claimed they had given Alex Eala P3 million for travel expenses on top of P1.5 million for her six international tournaments this year. ( read original story ...)