Iran has dropped India from a railway project linking the Chabahar port to Zahedan city, citing delays from the Indian side in funding and starting the construction, according to reports. India and ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Explosions: The Main Suspects
Iran has been rocked by a series of mysterious explosions in recent weeks, prompting speculation that an outside power or internal dissident group is embarking on a sabotage campaign to undermine the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says coronavirus adds to security threat by China
Japan's government says China is pushing harder to make territorial claims in the regional seas and even using the coronavirus pandemic to expand its influence and take strategic superiority ... ( read original story ...)
Japan accuses China of pushing territorial claims during coronavirus pandemic
Japan's annual defence review accuses China of pushing its territorial claims amid the coronavirus pandemic and suspects Beijing of spreading propaganda and disinformation as it provides medical aid ... ( read original story ...)
Big setback for Pakistan as US downgrade PIA rating
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded Pakistan`s air safety rating after the agency raised concerns about pilot certifications. The decision, disclosed on an FAA spreadsheet ... ( read original story ...)
The coronavirus effect on Pakistan’s digital divide
Coronavirus has rammed home the extent of Pakistan’s digital divide. Could it lead to a useful debate about the future of technology in education? ( read original story ...)
Indonesia central bank may cut rates for fourth time after bond-buying pledge: Reuters poll
Bank Indonesia (BI) will likely cut its benchmark rate on Thursday for a fourth time this year after pledging to step up bond purchases to fund the government's efforts to fight the pandemic, a slim ... ( read original story ...)
Garuda Indonesia says talking to Airbus to delay 2020 deliveries
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is in talks with Airbus to delay deliveries of four aircraft this year, its chief executive said on Tuesday, as the coronavirus outbreak restricts travel. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia records over 1,000 COVID-19 cases every day for three weeks
Indonesia is becoming the new COVID-19 epicentre in East Asia. Over the past three weeks, more than 1,000 new cases were recorded every day. If the current trend continues, within the next two weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Under the Jokowi government, corruption still haunts Indonesia
The pair are not connected by business or family, but their cases collided publicly last week as Maria Lumowa was extradited back to Indonesia from Serbia on Thursday. Days before, police and ... ( read original story ...)