All businesses, public places, community markets, shops, and other retail stores will remain closed during this period. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus in Pakistan: COVID-19 cases breach 40,000-mark; death toll surges to 873
Pakistan's coronavirus cases crossed 40,000 on Sunday after 1,352 new infections were detected, while the death toll in the country has gone up to 873 with nearly 40 more people succumbing to COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Tourism closure hits Pakistan’s mountain communities
Closure of tourism in the scenic valleys of Gilgit and Baltistan has severely affected the earnings of mountains communities particularly women engaged in the handicraft sector, said Gilgit-Baltistan ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese state media slams ‘lawless’ Hong Kong schools after history test row
Beijing and some Hong Kong officials have frequently flagged the education system as a potential breeding ground for the large-scale, often-violent pro-democracy protests which roiled the city in the ... ( read original story ...)
Column: Wondering if L.A.’s new mask rules are overkill? Look at the Hong Kong example
Virtually the entire population of Hong Kong wore masks voluntarily from the beginning. They have had four COVID deaths. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Marks Anniversary Of Asia’s First Gay Marriage Law
Taiwan on Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of legalising same-sex marriage, as gay couples and rights groups called for full recognition of unions involving foreigners. The island is at the ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: Only four Covid-19 patients left in National Isolation Centre (NIC) in Tutong
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei is almost clear of all Covid-19 cases. There has been no cases of Covud-19 (coronavirus) since May 7 and the Brunei Health Ministry on Sunday (May 17) announced that there ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Brunei receives anti-COVID-19 medical donations from Chinese military
Brunei officially received medical donations from the People's Liberation Army of China on Thursday, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation in fighting the COVID-19 outbreak. Haji Awang Halbi, Brunei ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei allowing dine-in but with precautions
With restaurants, eateries, cafes and food courts allowed to provide dine-in services as of Sunday (May 17), the public is reminded to take extra precautions and practise safety before entering the ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar imposes mandatory masks on pain of prison
Qatar on Sunday began enforcing the world's toughest penalties of up to three years' imprisonment for failing to wear masks in public, as it battles one of the world's highest coronavirus infection ... ( read original story ...)