Three US Marines stepped in to detain a passenger who allegedly made threatening comments during a flight from Japan to Texas. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Police Charge 11 For Spreading Virus ‘Rumours’
Police have arrested at least 40 people in recent weeks under controversial digital security laws that activists say are being used to suppress criticism of the government's handling of the contagion. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: India’s Zomato targets push into alcohol deliveries – document
Indian food delivery company Zomato aims to branch out into delivering alcohol, according to a document seen by Reuters, as it seeks to cash in on high demand for booze during the country's ... ( read original story ...)
India troops kill top Kashmir rebel leader in major victory
Indian government forces killed a top rebel commander and his aide in disputed Kashmir on Wednesday and shut down cellphone and mobile internet services during subsequent anti-India protests, ... ( read original story ...)
As India Loosens Its Strict Lockdown, Coronavirus Deaths Jump Sharply
The streets have suddenly come alive, especially at night, in many areas where social distancing is impossible. ( read original story ...)
India’s services activity collapses as country shuts down to battle the coronavirus, a private survey shows
The IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index for April came in at 5.4 — much lower than a Reuters poll forecast of 40 and the previous month's 49.3. ( read original story ...)
Virus outbreak in India market could cause cases to snowball
Health officials are rushing to contain a coronavirus outbreak in one of Asia’s largest fruit and vegetable markets in the Indian city of Chennai ... ( read original story ...)
China Is Bargain-Shopping for Global Influence
President Donald Trump declared that he would halt U.S. funding for the World Health Organization, previously more than $400 million annually—and he announced this right in the midst of a global ... ( read original story ...)
China takes step towards space station with new rocket launch
China's latest large carrier rocket made its first successful flight Tuesday, an important step in the nation's plan to build a space station, according to state-run news agency Xinhua. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Delays Hong Kong Report to See if China Acts to ‘Further Undermine’ Autonomy
The U.S. State Department is delaying a report to Congress assessing whether Hong Kong enjoys sufficient autonomy from China to continue receiving special treatment from the United States, Secretary ... ( read original story ...)