In Dharavi, Mumbai, home to a million people in one square mile, young community leaders have been stepping up to help those affected by the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus lockdown: why India is facing a humanitarian catastrophe
Swollen and bruised from 1,000 miles and almost a month on the road, Harivansh Chaudhary’s feet tell their own story. “I just walked and walked. There was no transport to get home so I had no choice,” ... ( read original story ...)
On Tiananmen Anniversary, Hong Kong Bans Mocking China’s National Anthem
Making parodies of the Chinese national anthem has been a popular mode of protest; it's now punishable by up to three years in prison and hefty fines. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic has focused minds on China, says GCHQ chief
All of us as nations are working [out] how we work with China, where it is we disagree with China, how we disagree with China, and what it means for our economies and our relationships going forward.” ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Minister met today with President of Bank of Israel
Finance Minister Yisrael Katz and President of the Bank of Israel Professor Amir Yaron have held their first meeting today since Katz assumed his new role at the helm of the Treasury. The two ... ( read original story ...)
Palestinians Reject Cash From Israel to Protest Annexation Plan
The cash-strapped Palestinian Authority rejected a monthly tax transfer from Israel, stepping up its protest against the Israeli government’s declared intent to annex land the Palestinians claim for a ... ( read original story ...)
EU proposes financial aid for Syrian refugees in Turkey
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to release a payment of 485 million euros (about $543.2 million) for Turkey to support Syrian refugees in 2020. The ... ( read original story ...)
Ragnarok Online Successful Launching in Thailand with Over 100,000 Concurrent Users
GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (“Gravity” or “Company”), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, today announced that its wholly‑owned. ( read original story ...)
Thai consumer mood improves for first time in over a year as virus lockdown eases -survey
Thai consumer confidence in May picked up for the first time in over a year, helped by government stimulus steps and the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures, a survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Virus Infections Rise to a Record After Lockdown Loosened
Iran reported a record number of daily coronavirus cases as a surge in infections sweeps the country following a relaxation of its lockdown. ( read original story ...)