Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reacts as he speaks to media on Japan's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan, April 30, 2020, in this ... ( read original story ...)
Marginalized Bangladesh Transgender Community Suffers During Lockdown
It was only last year, after a hard-fought battle, that Bangladesh's transgender community was given the right to vote while using transgender as their gender identity. This year, amidst the ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Factories Resume Work, Risking New Virus Cases
Bangladesh has reopened hundreds of its garment factories this week after nearly one month of closures to fight the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Russia, Pakistan virus cases spike as others ease controls
Russia and Pakistan reported their biggest one-day jumps in new coronavirus infections as some other countries and U.S. states where case numbers are stabilizing allowed ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 292 new coronavirus cases, 31 new deaths
Indonesia recorded 292 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking the total number of infections to 10,843, said health ministry official, Achmad Yurianto. ( read original story ...)
Mick Jagger and Will Smith to perform in India Covid-19 concert
International and Indian celebrities to take part from home in fundraising event ... ( read original story ...)
Why Herd Immunity Won’t Save India From COVID-19
Rather than relying on mass infection to build resistance to the coronavirus, the country needs a long-term, data-driven, decentralized approach. ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: Singapore to lift some restrictions, Mick Jagger signs up for India concert
Singapore says it will gradually ease some restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus as community-spread infections have decreased. Rock legend Mick Jagger and Hollywood's Will Smit ... ( read original story ...)
India makes government tracing app mandatory for all workers
India has mandated that all public and private sector employees use a government-backed Bluetooth tracing app and maintain social distancing in offices as New Delhi begins easing some of its lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
India To Step Up Battle For 2032 Olympics After Pandemic: Sports Chief
"We are serious and definitely pitching for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the 2032 Olympics," he said Friday. India has already written expressions of interest to the International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)