Bangladesh crossed the grim milestone of 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday as it logged 3,803 new infections along with 38 deaths. Authorities warned that the virus could linger for much ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh COVID-19 Cases Pass 100,000 with over 1,300 Deaths
DHAKA – The number of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh crossed the 100,000-mark on Thursday, the authorities said, as the densely populated South Asian country struggles to contain the pandemic. The ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan court sentences three to life for murder of politician in London
Three Pakistani men who masterminded and carried out the murder of an exiled political rival in London were given life sentences in Pakistan Thursday. Imran Farooq, a founding member of the Muttahida ... ( read original story ...)
China not forthcoming in Hawaii talks, but made commitment on trade: U.S. diplomat
China's attitude in talks with the United States this week in Hawaii cannot be described as forthcoming, although it did commit to following through on Phase One of the U.S.-China trade deal, the ... ( read original story ...)
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients have weaker immune response, China study finds
Asymptomatic coronavirus patients have a weaker immune response to the virus and shed the disease for up to five days longer than symptomatic cases, according to a China study. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan To Open New Office To Assist Hong Kongers
"In the past the NGOs were basically doing that but now the government will stand up and finance the expense," Chen said. Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic island, has received an influx of Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Ditching Dependence
Anadolu Agency, Government of Canada Global Travel Advisory, International Monetary Fund, Nikkei Asian Review, Pew Research Center, Reuters, Societe Generale, The Straits Times, Transparency ... ( read original story ...)
EBRD increases trade support in Cyprus, doubles BoC limit
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday it had doubled the trade finance limit to Bank of Cyprus by €50 million to €100 million. The bank said in a release ... ( read original story ...)
Minister of Finance: Bahrain’s economic stimulus package equivalent to 32.2% of GDP
Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, today provided a virtual update to members of the Legislative Authority on Bahrain’s efforts to manage the ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon needs comprehensive, equitable reforms in many areas – IMF
The International Monetary Fund remains in discussions with Lebanon about possible financing arrangements, an IMF spokesman said on Thursday, adding that it was premature to discuss the scope of any ... ( read original story ...)