Indonesian villagers fled their homes after a massive volcanic eruption belched a column of ash and smoke 5,000m into the air, plunging communities into darkness.Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra began ... ( read original story ...)
Monsoon rains trigger tea plantation landslide in India’s Kerala state, killing at least 43 people
At least 43 people, including three children, have died with dozens more feared buried after torrential rains triggered a landslide in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. ( read original story ...)
India’s largest crocodile park strapped for cash after virus lockdowns
India's largest crocodile park may have as little as four months before it runs out of funds to feed animals, pay staff and do research, as ticket revenue shrinks after coronavirus lockdowns choked ... ( read original story ...)
China Speeds Up Drive To Pave Rural Villages, Put Up High-Rises
After quickly building megacities, the country is kicking plans into high gear to revamp tens of thousands of country villages. Residents say they are forced or coerced to leave their farm homes. ( read original story ...)
China imposes sanctions on US senators over Hong Kong
The sanctions come in response to a decision by the US to sanction 11 Chinese officials and allies in Hong Kong for curtailing political freedoms. Among those targeted by China were Senators Ted Cruz ... ( read original story ...)
China Imposes Sanctions on 11 Americans Over Hong Kong
China said it would impose sanctions on 11 U.S. citizens, including Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, over their stances on Hong Kong, in retaliation for similar measures by Washington ... ( read original story ...)
China Sanctions 11 Americans in Retaliation for U.S. Action Against Hong Kong Officials
C hina said it will sanction 11 Americans in retaliation for similar measures imposed by the U.S. on Friday, but the list doesn’t include any members of the Trump administration. Those sanctioned ... ( read original story ...)
Why Is China Coming After Americans Like Me in the U.S.?
China wants to swallow up Hong Kong’s remaining freedoms. But it can’t be allowed to arrest, on American soil, a U.S. citizen. ( read original story ...)
China puts sanctions on U.S. lawmakers, NGO chiefs, in tit-for-tat retaliation
The penalties come in response to last week’s Treasury Department penalties against Hong Kong officials for repressing political freedoms. ( read original story ...)
China Business Travel Returns Marriott, Revenue Tumbles
Marriott has reopened 91% of its hotels globally as business travel reemerges in China and worldwide occupancy, which tumbled to 11% in April, reached 34%. ( read original story ...)