Six people were publicly flogged in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province on Tuesday for breaking local Islamic law, despite widespread bans on mass gatherings over coronavirus fears. Officials insis ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 375 new coronavirus infections, 26 deaths
Indonesia reported 375 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 7,135. Health ministry official Achmad Yurianto reported 26 neweaths, taking the total ... ( read original story ...)
Lockdown reveals fresh air, cleaner rivers in India
India’s extended lockdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak has shut down schools, workplaces, industries, transport, and forced people to stay home. It also led to ... ( read original story ...)
With Selective Coronavirus Coverage, China Builds a Culture of Hate
The state propaganda machine highlights other countries’ mistakes while suppressing China’s, fueling anger toward foreigners and domestic critics alike. ( read original story ...)
Missouri is suing China over coronavirus impacts saying the country did ‘little to stop the spread of the disease’
Missouri is suing the Chinese government and other top institutions for the role they played in the coronavirus pandemic and the effects it has had on the state, accusing the country of covering up ... ( read original story ...)
China’s daily air passenger numbers up 7.9% in April vs March -aviation regulator
China’s aviation regulator said on Wednesday daily transported air passenger numbers rose 7.9% this month, as of April 21, from March, but was only at 29% of the level seen a year ago, in a sign of ... ( read original story ...)
India stops rapid tests over China kit issues
India has become the latest country to report issues with rapid test kits hailed as a "game-changer". ( read original story ...)
U.S. monitors reports of North Korean leader’s illness; South Korea, China doubtful
South Korean and Chinese officials and sources familiar with U.S. intelligence on Tuesday cast doubt on reports that is gravely ill after a cardiovascular procedure, while the White House said it was ... ( read original story ...)
Dissident artist Ai Weiwei says virus has only strengthened China’s ‘police state’
The artist has been critical of China's handling of the outbreak and believes the "arrogance and success" of the government's authoritarian tactics will lead it into another crisis. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Missouri becomes first state to sue China over ‘an appalling campaign of deceit’
Missouri filed suit against China, seeking damages for “the enormous loss of life, human suffering, and economic turmoil” from COVID-19. ( read original story ...)