The pilots of a Pakistan airliner that crashed last month, killing 97, were distracted and preoccupied as they talked about the coronavirus pandemic while preparing for an initial failed attempt to ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: India to survey 29 million New Delhi residents
India says it will carry out a massive survey for the coronavirus targeting the entire population in New Delhi of 29 million. Officials will go each household to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters flee to Taiwan to continue China resistance
Activists estimate at least 200 protesters are in Taiwan, where authorities have discreetly allowed them to stay by extending tourist visas ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: 19 new cases in China amid mass testing
China has reported 19 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus amid mass testing in Beijing, where a recent outbreak appears to have been brought under control ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: A tax on martinis
Corona Capital is a daily column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Jets Buzzing Taiwan Show Long-Term Risk of War With U.S.
China tensions increasing on a number of fronts, the main issue that could spark a military conflict over the long term is still one that is fundamental to their relationship: Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Minister of Finance and National Economy: Bahrain’s economic stimulus package has prepared the groundwork for recovery
Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, today provided a comprehensive policy review of measures adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, at a ... ( read original story ...)
Kerala grants country-specific relief in COVID-19 negative result norm for returning home
The expatriates from Oman and Bahrain, where testing was not possible can board the flight, but they should also have to wear an N-95 mask, face shield and gloves, he said. ( read original story ...)
Fitch affirms Qatar rating at AA-; outlook stable
The financial market downturn likely created valuation losses for Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in early 2020 but conditions have since improved. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Begins Crackdown on Unlicensed Bitcoin Sellers
Singapore authorities charged a 23-year-old woman with breaking the city-state’s months-old ban on unlicensed bitcoin sales. ( read original story ...)