Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in "haunted" houses and submit to public shaming on social media as the country battles to contain surging ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India has another record jump of cases
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)
Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Blood Samples After Attacking Lab Technicians In India
A tribe of monkeys stole COVID-19 blood samples from a government hospital laboratory in India Thursday (May 28), fueling more fears of a virus spread in the region. ( read original story ...)
India Loosens Restrictions, Despite Coronavirus Surge
Its coronavirus cases are skyrocketing, putting it among the world’s most worrisome pandemic zones. Nonetheless, India is lifting its lockdown — at what experts fear may be the worst time. Migrant ... ( read original story ...)
China says US action on Hong Kong ‘doomed to fail’
The mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party said U.S. moves to end some trading privileges for Hong Kong “grossly interfere” in China’s internal affairs and are “doomed ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Suspends Entry of Chinese Students and Researchers Involved With China’s Government
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Friday that will leave thousands of Chinese postgraduate students and researchers at U.S. universities ineligible for visas beginning June 1. ( read original story ...)
Under rising pressure from China, Taiwan is stocking up on naval weapons
Taiwan's government says it plans to buy Harpoon anti-ship missiles for coastal defense as part of a broader military modernization effort. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, China to launch ‘fast lane’ arrangement with COVID-19 measures for essential business, official travel
Singapore and China have agreed launch to a "fast lane" arrangement in early June for essential travel for business and official ... ( read original story ...)
Sino-Singapore ‘fast lane’ for essential business, official travel
Singapore and China will launch a "fast lane" arrangement early next month to facilitate essential travel for business and official purposes between the two countries, as they emerge from the Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-China to Open Essential Travel Corridor in June for Business and Official Purposes
Singapore and China plan to reopen essential travel for business and official purposes between the two countries early next month, they said in a joint statement on Friday. The so-called "Fast Lane ... ( read original story ...)