The country’s coronavirus response has affected Indians very differently. One thing unites them, though: a biscuit. ( read original story ...)
India’s Reliance Jio Platforms to sell $600 million stake to TPG
American private equity firm TPG will invest $600 million in Jio Platforms, joining a roster of high-profile investors including Facebook and Silver Lake that have backed India’s top telecom operator ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: police force reprimands officer who chanted ‘I can’t breathe’ during rally
A Hong Kong riot police officer chanting "Black lives matter" and "I can't breathe" during Friday night's operation against protesters in Mong Kok was reprimanded by the force for unprofessional ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Policeman Reprimanded For ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Remark
Hong Kong police on Saturday said they had reprimanded an officer who shouted "I can't breathe" and "Black Lives Matter" as his unit dispersed reporters covering a pro-democracy rally the night before ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s summer of discontent, one year later
Just one year ago, the city of Hong Kong was in turmoil as roughly one million demonstrators filled the streets to stop a controversial extradition bill. Recently, China has cracked down on the ... ( read original story ...)
National security law: Hong Kong courts should have full jurisdiction over prosecutions, political heavyweights say
Hong Kong courts should have full jurisdiction over all prosecutions under the national security law Beijing is imposing on the city and the legislation should not be applied retroactively, according ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam boat detained for illegal fishing in Brunei
A Vietnamese fishing vessel with five crew members who allegedly encroached the waters of Brunei Darussalam for illegal fishing was detained by Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) personnel on Friday night, said ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Bahrain toll at 17,713 after 444 new cases
A Bahrain Defence Force medical personnel wearing a protective face mask works at a makeshift ICU "Field Intensive Care Unit 2 (Sitra)" set up by authorities to treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Ossoff Holds Strong Lead in Georgia US Senate Primary
Jon Ossoff, a young Georgia media executive known for breaking fundraising records during a 2017 special election loss for a U.S. House seat, beat back a field of Democratic primary opponents to win a ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Authorities Investigate Fatal Police-Involved Shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is investigating a shooting incident in which a man died after a failed field sobriety test. ( read original story ...)