Thousands of Indonesians made a late dash to leave Jakarta for their hometowns this week, even as authorities sought to stem the traditional mass exodus at the end of the Muslim fasting month to limit ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Indonesia’s COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000, Bangladesh sees highest single-day hike of death toll
A man gets a swab test amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 20, 2020. (Photo by Edy Susanto/Xinhua) -- Indonesia's COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000; -- Afghanistan confirms 531 new COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia edging towards 1000 new infections in a day for the first time
Indonesia has recorded a huge jump in its daily coronavirus infections, with 973 new patients confirmed on Thursday. The jump in new infections easily beats the previous one-day record of 693 ... ( read original story ...)
Cyclone Amphan: Thousands in India and Bangladesh left homeless by storm
Thousands of people have been left homeless in the wake of Cyclone Amphan, which slammed into India's eastern coast on Wednesday afternoon, as authorities race to provide relief efforts in communities ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Swiggy, Zomato start booze deliveries during COVID-19 lockdown
India's top two food-delivery startups, Swiggy and Zomato, will begin delivering alcohol in some cities starting from Thursday, as they cash in on the high demand for booze during the country's ... ( read original story ...)
China prepares to stage annual parliamentary meeting as leaders look to send message of national unity
China is set to kick off its annual parliamentary meetings on Friday, following a two-month delay due to the devastating novel coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
China Warns Proposed U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Will Threaten Regional Peace
Taiwan is set to receive $180 million worth of advanced torpedoes in a new arms deal, prompting angry protests from Beijing. ( read original story ...)
China’s political advisory body meets ahead of National People’s Congress
Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese Communist Party leaders attended the meeting of Beijing's top political advisory body on Thursday, ahead of the opening of the National People's ... ( read original story ...)
China Kicks off Key Political Event of the Year After Delay Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
China began its most important political event of the year on Thursday after a two-month delay because of the coronavirus pandemic. The opening of the annual session of the Chinese People’s Political ... ( read original story ...)
China Cuts Mingling, Adds Live Streams to Keep Legislative Sessions Coronavirus-Free
Beijing is staging its most important political meeting of the year—a gathering of thousands of delegates—amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)