India acknowledged that it had deployed troops near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to match the Chinese build-up despite the talks to cool down the tensions. ( read original story ...)
Celebrating India’s Innovative Spirit Through Design
Many designers in the country have looked to the West for inspiration. Divya Thakur is at the forefront of moves to change that. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Condemns India’s Expulsion of Diplomats at ‘Delicate’ Time After China Clash
Pakistan is concerned about the tension after the June 15 clash in the Ladakh region, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, in particular about the possibility Pakistan could get dragged in, ... ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for June 26: Coronavirus, police, Obamacare, India, White supremacy
Hope things are better in that part of the universe. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox ... ( read original story ...)
Amid pandemic, SE Asian nations warn of ‘alarming’ South China Sea incidents
Vietnam and the Philippines warned of growing insecurity in Southeast Asia at a regional summit on Friday amid concerns that China was stepping up its activity in the disputed South China Sea during ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Lawyers Warn China’s Security Law Will Erode Legal Autonomy
A lack of extensive consultation with even Hong Kong’s top officials and legal chiefs is stoking concerns among lawyers in the city, who fear China will trample on the British-style judiciary that is ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s ‘AA-’ ratings reflect its strong sovereign net foreign asset position: Fitch
Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘AA-’ with a Stable Outlook. The ratings reflect Qatar’s strong sovereign net foreign asset position, the global rating agency said yesterday. ( read original story ...)
AETERNA ZENTARIS ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH MEGAPHARM LTD. TO COMMERCIALIZE MACIMORELIN IN ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINE AUTHORITY
Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (AEZS) (AEZS.TO) ( the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company commercializing and developing therapeutics and diagnostic tests, today announced that it has entered ... ( read original story ...)
Germany provides 3m euros as additional financing for construction of Salfit wastewater treatment plant
Palestinian and German officials signing the Salfit wastewater treatment plant project. (WAFA Images) RAMALLAH, Thursday, June 25, 2020 (WAFA) - A financing agreement that provides three million euros ... ( read original story ...)
Stroke Survivor Tipped to Lead Singapore Doubles Down on Trade
Singaporeans go to the polls next month ahead of the third change in prime minister in some six decades. And it’s all but certain to be a business-friendly technocrat known to work so hard he was back ... ( read original story ...)