Pakistan’s Senate on July 27 passed a resolution asking the government to confer the country’s highest civilian honour–Nishan-e-Pakistan – on Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani.The upper ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia Bans All Flights From Malaysia And Indonesia To Curb COVID-19 Spread
Dreaming of exploring the Ankor Wat once COVID-19 numbers go down? Guess we all have to dream a little longer you guys. Why? Well, Cambodia has decided to temporarily bann all flights from ... ( read original story ...)
After India and US, Japan looks to ban TikTok and other Chinese apps
A group of Japanese lawmakers is seeking to restrict the use of TikTok and other apps developed by Chinese firms, following the footstep of India, which has already blocked dozens of Chinese apps, and ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Reliance to pay up to $3.6 billion for Future Group retail operations: Mint
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd will pay between 240 billion and 270 billion rupees ($3.2-$3.6 billion) to buy the Indian retail chains owned by Future Group, Mint newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Floods, coronavirus hobble two of India’s poorest states
The Brahmaputra river in the northeastern state of Assam is flowing above the "danger level" in many places, while heavy rains that began this week in Bihar in the east will last until Wednesday (July ... ( read original story ...)
China’s factories may lose momentum in July amid floods, soft global demand: Reuters poll
China's factory activity probably grew for the fifth month in July, but at a slower pace, as floods disrupted manufacturing and a resurgence in coronavirus cases around the world threatens to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s air force faces a ‘relentless’ burden, imposed by China
Japanese fighter pilot Lt. Col. Takamichi Shirota says his country is under increasing pressure from the air. Analysts say it's a pressure faced by few other nations. ( read original story ...)
US, Australia Seek New Military Cooperation In Face Of China
The United States and Australia said Tuesday they will expand military cooperation as tensions soar with China, presenting a common front between the allies. Going ahead in Washington with annual ... ( read original story ...)
China’s new guidelines censoring miracles in films a ‘fatal blow’ to industry, Christian content
China has issued new guidelines targeting the Christian faith, filmmakers claim, banning content such as miracles and healing in movies. ( read original story ...)
There’s no Cold War with China — and if there were, we couldn’t win
China dominates current discussions of foreign policy, primarily because it poses the greatest challenges to our national interests. But China also dominates the discussion because the covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)