The famed American reality star-turned-fashion entreprenuer recently came under fire after news broke out that her company was refusing to pay apparel workers in Bangladesh ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Summons Senior Indian Diplomat Over ‘Ceasefire Violations’
The Foreign Office said in a statement that due to 'indiscriminate and unprovoked firing' in Nikial Sector on Sunday five civilians, including three children, sustained serious injuries. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 70 new coronavirus deaths, 1,209 new cases
Indonesia reported 1,209 new coronavirus infections and 70 new deaths on Monday, its health ministry said. The case total is currently 64,958 and number of fatalities 3,241, said Achmad Yurianto, a ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia set to become third virus hot spot in Asia, expert warns
Infection rates are rising rapidly and unless the government changes tack, the problem will get worse, a prominent epidemiologist says. ( read original story ...)
India’s coronavirus epidemic overtakes Russia as Indonesia, Philippines see continued surge
The Philippines and Indonesia both recorded worrying surges in coronavirus cases on Monday, in stark contrast to their Southeast Asian neighbours where the pandemic appears to be subsiding. Meanwhile, ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia unveils $40 billion bond scheme to fund recovery from pandemic
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia’s central bank has agreed to buy a total 574.59 trillion rupiah ($39.74 billion) of low-yielding government bonds this year to help fund the economic recovery programme, ... ( read original story ...)
India Becomes Third Hardest-hit Country For Virus Cases
More than 697,400 cases have now been recorded, a rise of 24,000 in 24 hours, the health ministry said, while Russia has just over 681,000. The surge has forced some cities to tighten their anti-virus ... ( read original story ...)
Mylan to launch generic remdesivir version in India at $64 per 100 mg vial
Drugmaker Mylan NV said on Monday it would launch its generic version of Gilead Sciences Inc's COVID-19 treatment remdesivir in India this month at 4,800 rupees ($64.31) per 100 mg vial, as infections ... ( read original story ...)
China reports case of suspected bubonic plague
Pneumonic plague can develop from bubonic plague and results in a severe lung infection causing shortness of breath, headache and coughing. China has largely eradicated plague, bu ... ( read original story ...)
After the coronavirus, China moves to kick its exotic meat habit
At least 200 species of wildlife, from snakes to civet cats to scorpions, are bred and traded in China, according to the Humane Society International. ( read original story ...)