One of only two survivors of Friday's plane crash in Pakistan says the aircraft jolted violently as it began its descent near Karachi, killing 97 people. ( read original story ...)
Death toll from Pakistan airliner crash 97, 2 survivors: authorities
The death toll from Friday's passenger aircraft crash in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi has been confirmed at 97 with two survivors, while no fatalities were reported from the dense residential ... ( read original story ...)
97 Bodies Recovered From Pakistan International Airlines Crash
The plane crashed Friday as it reached the southern city of Karachi, slamming into a residential area on the edge of the airport. Two passengers somehow survived and weren’t badly hurt, an escape ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 949 coronavirus new cases, 25 new deaths
Indonesia confirmed on Saturday 949 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 21,745, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. ( read original story ...)
Cyclone Amphan Loss Estimated at $13 Billion in India, May Rise in Bangladesh
A man walks with his bicycle under an uprooted tree after Cyclone Amphan made its landfall, in South 24 Parganas district, in the eastern state of West Bengal, India, May 21, 2020. REUTERS/Rupak De ... ( read original story ...)
Girl who pedalled injured dad across India offered national team trial
A 15-year-old girl who pedalled her injured migrant-worker father more than a thousand kilometres across India after a coronavirus lockdown left them destitute has been invited to try out for the ... ( read original story ...)
Ivanka Trump draws derision in India for praising migrant’s hard journey home
U.S. presidential adviser Ivanka Trump's praise of an Indian teenager's bicycle ride home hundreds of kilometres away is drawing criticism in India for being insensitive to the plight of impoverished ... ( read original story ...)
China’s top disease control official accepts criticism of coronavirus response
China's top disease control official said on Saturday that public criticism over the initial coronavirus outbreak was understandable, but defended Beijing's response to the crisis. ( read original story ...)
Ministry: Tesla seeks China nod to build Model 3 vehicles with LFP batteries
Tesla Inc is seeking Chinese government approval to build model 3 vehicles in the country equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, a document on the website of the Ministry of Industry ... ( read original story ...)
China Reports First Day of Zero Coronavirus Deaths or Symptomatic Cases as Wuhan Tests 11M Residents
Over 4,600 deaths have been recorded in China since the outbreak of coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan in December last year. ( read original story ...)