Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has invited Chinese businessmen to take advantage of the dividend of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) set up under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in ... ( read original story ...)
Not wasted: Sewage in Nepal serves as affordable virus warning tool
A pungent smell hangs in the early morning air as researchers collect samples of sewage dumped into a river in Nepal -- a cost-effective way to trace the coronavirus spread for the resource-strapped ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen’s Houthis say ‘important target’ attacked with missile, drones in Saudi capital
Yemen's Houthis carried out an attack on an "important target" in the Saudi capital Riyadh using a ballistic missile and four drones, a spokesman for the Iran-aligned group said on Twitter on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s centuries-old Bakarwal community faces dual threat
Changing weather patterns and a lack of support from forestry departments mean the future is uncertain for nomadic pastoralists. ( read original story ...)
Yemen Houthis say they attacked ‘important target’ in Riyadh with missile, drones
Yemen's Houthis said they had attacked an "important target" in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Thursday using a ballistic missile and drones. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Keeps Rates on Hold Amid Signs of Economic Recovery
Malaysia’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged Thursday at a record low, ending its streak of four straight easing decisions as the reopened economy shows signs of recovery. ( read original story ...)
A secretive unit India sent to its disputed border with China is more than just a military challenge to Beijing
The latest clash on India and China's border killed a member on India's Special Frontier Force, a secretive unit made up largely of ethnic Tibetans. ( read original story ...)
I Got Blown Up in Iraq. Years Later, Amputating My Leg Set Me Free.
Injuries to my leg and head left me barely able to walk without further hurting myself. It took a drastic decision to get my life back. ( read original story ...)
South Korea draws extra $6.6 billion budget to help small businesses, households
The fourth extra budget of this year comes on top of 277 trillion won ($233.66 billion) of stimulus pledged so far to prevent a deeper downturn in Asia's fourth-largest economy. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar locks down parts of Yangon amid virus increase
Myanmar was accelerating efforts Thursday to control the spread of the coronavirus, which has led to campaigning for November's general election to be suspended in some areas due to partial virus ... ( read original story ...)