Over 1 million workers in Nepal rely on tourism, but a nationwide lockdown has left many unable to pay rent and afford food. ( read original story ...)
Nepal ties and the Benaras to Bengaluru spectrum
India needs a new prism to view its relationship with its Himalayan neighbour, keeping in mind the past and the future ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s June oil exports fall 8 pct, gets closer to OPEC+ output cut target
Iraq’s oil exports have fallen by 8 percent or 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) so far in June, according to shipping data and industry sources, suggesting OPEC’s second-largest producer is getting ... ( read original story ...)
Maria Ressa, Crusading Journalist, Is Convicted in Philippines Libel Case
The conviction of Ms. Ressa, a critic of President Rodrigo Duterte and his violent drug war, is the latest blow to press freedoms in the country. ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ business mood worsens again on pandemic woes – Reuters Tankan Survey
The dollar is on the back foot amid hopes for fiscal and monetary stimulus. Equities are trading higher after fresh support was announced by the Bank of Japan and the Fed yesterday. There was also ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood turns gloomier as virus damage spreads
Worries about the deepening impact of the new coronavirus kept Japanese business confidence depressed in June, as firms braced for a prolonged global economic downturn, the Reuters Tankan survey ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly border clashes could have major consequences for China and India
The encounter could presage tactical and strategic escalation with major potential diplomatic, economic and political consequences for the two giants. ( read original story ...)
Why Chinese and Indian Troops Are Clashing, Again
China and India, two nuclear-armed powers with a combined population of 2.7 billion, have been gathering thousands of troops at a disputed border in a remote area of the Himalayas. It’s the latest ... ( read original story ...)
In Vermont, an immigrant city races to tamp down a COVID-19 outbreak
After months of having some of the fewest coronavirus cases in the country, Vermont is now trying to contain an outbreak that has hit an immigrant community in a small but densely populated city. What ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Missouri, Georgia make big strides in reopening; U.S. Open to be held without fans
The coronavirus has infected more than 8.07 million people around the world as of Tuesday, killing at least 438,171 people. ( read original story ...)