New sanctions and criminal charges raise tensions after U.S. designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group last year, killed chief military strategist in drone strike. ( read original story ...)
India extends its lockdown for two more weeks
The restrictions have slowed the infections, but brought hardship to millions ... ( read original story ...)
Blowers on tour: discovering India with the star of BBC’s The Real Marigold Hotel
It’s difficult to imagine a more amiable travelling companion than Henry Blofeld. The veteran cricket pundit, bon vivant and raconteur is a ray of octogenarian sunshine — both in outlook and ... ( read original story ...)
India Extends Nationwide Coronavirus Lockdown By 2 Weeks
A previous lockdown extension was due to expire Sunday, but has been extended through May 18. Starting Monday, areas will be divided into zones according to the concentration of COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
Trump press secretary attacks China and WHO at first White House briefing
Kayleigh McEnany was less combative than the president, but channeled him on the coronavirus and Michael Flynn ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration Takes Harder Actions on China During Pandemic
Since the coronavirus spread from a metropolis on the Yangtze River across the globe, hard-liners in both Washington and Beijing have accelerated efforts to decouple elements of the relationship. ( read original story ...)
Trump threatens new tariffs on China in retaliation for coronavirus
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his hard-fought trade deal with China was now of secondary importance to the coronavirus pandemic and he threatened new tariffs on Beijing, as his ... ( read original story ...)
Pete Buttigieg: China wants four more years of Trump
Behind its propaganda vaunting “win-win” cooperation and a “community of common destiny,” the Communist Party of China and Chinese President Xi Jinping have long aspired t ... ( read original story ...)
Scholars’ Plea: U.S. and China, Work Together on the Pandemic
More than 70 scholars urge leaders in Washington and Beijing to put partisan interests aside and coordinate their responses to Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Macau Rocked by Record 97% Drop in April Gaming Revenue
Macau's gaming revenue tumbled a record 97% in April, as the world's biggest gambling hub was rocked by the coronavirus shutdown. Companies with a presence in the autonomous region on the south coast ... ( read original story ...)