India must take three steps "immediately" to stem the damage of the coronavirus pandemic, according to its former prime minister Manmohan Singh. Dr Singh, who is widely regarded as the architect of ... ( read original story ...)
India to ban over 100 imports of military equipment items to boost ‘self-reliance’
The Indian government on Sunday said it will ban the imports of more than 100 items of military equipment in a bid to boost its own economy and improve self-reliance in weapons manufacturing. ( read original story ...)
India tea plantation landslide death toll rises to 43
The death toll from landslide at a tea plantation in the southern Indian state of Kerala rose to 43 on Sunday with nearly two dozen people feared trapped, a senior official said. ( read original story ...)
‘They’re not equivalent’: Pelosi says Russian election interference more serious than that of China, Iran
Pelosi and other Democrats have called for information about Russia's effort to "denigrate" Joe Biden to be declassified ahead of the 2020 election. ( read original story ...)
China remains a ‘bright spark,’ says major real estate developer CapitaLand
There are "very encouraging signs" in CapitaLand's residential business and retail operations in China, said Andrew Lim, the company's group chief financial officer. ( read original story ...)
U.S. National Security Adviser Says China Targeting 2020 Election
National security adviser Robert O’Brien said Chinese hackers were targeting U.S. election infrastructure, but his comments were met with skepticism by other officials familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Jiankou: China’s remote and dangerous Great Wall
While a remote part of the Great Wall may soon attract more visitors, it remains a striking reminder of the centuries that shaped not only the fortification, but China itself. ( read original story ...)
SBI providing USD 16 million liquidity support for local businesses in Maldives
India First' policy of Maldives and 'Neighbourhood First' policy of India has set the foundation of the growing relationship,'Indian High Commissioner Sunjay Sudhir said ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank funding 30 Million USD to Palestine
The Palestinian Finance Ministry confirmed a 30 million USD funding accord with World Bank for susceptible citizens influenced by the coronavirus pandemic.The accord was signed in Ramallah at ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan- Arab Potash – MENAFN.COM
Amman, Aug. 9 (Petra) -- The Arab Potash Company's (APC) net profits reached JOD55 million by the end of last June, after deducting taxes, provisions and mining fees, marking a first in the company's ... ( read original story ...)