"At least I can feed my family and parents." Bangladesh over the past two decades became the world's second-largest ready-made garment exporter after China, making clothes for the likes of Primark and ... ( read original story ...)
US Report: Pakistan Doing Too Little to Counter Terrorism
Washington’s annual terrorism report says Pakistan is doing too little to counter terrorist groups, particularly those taking aim at rival India and the dreaded Haqqani network operating in ... ( read original story ...)
Outrage as Pakistan’s prime minister says U.S. ‘martyred’ 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden
"I will never forget how we Pakistanis were embarrassed when the Americans came into Abbottabad and killed Osama bin Laden, martyred him," Khan said. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 1,240 new coronavirus cases, 63 new deaths
Indonesia reported 1,240 new coronavirus infections on Friday, taking the total number of cases to 51,427. There were 63 more deaths recorded, with total fatalities now at 2,683, said health ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon launches ‘Smart Stores’ in India to win mom and pop
For Amazon, it’s never too late to try something in India. The e-commerce giant is exploring ways to further spread its tentacles in the largely offline, technology-free neighborhood stores in one of ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Says US Shifting Troops To Counter China As India Border Standoff Continues
The need to have a U.S. military presence in Europe to counter Moscow is declining but that need is increasing in the South China Sea and along India's northern border. ( read original story ...)
India-China Relationship At Breaking Point: New Delhi Warns Of ‘Serious Consequences’ If Standoff Continues
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 ...)