Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Tuesday that the government will spend more than $260 billion, the equivalent of nearly 10% of the country's GDP, on a coronavirus economic relief package ... ( read original story ...)
Soldiers shoot man in Kashmir, triggering anti-India clashes
Indian soldiers have fatally shot a young man at a checkpoint in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, triggering anti-India protests and clashes in the disputed region ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: India targets small businesses in economic bailout
India has announced a 20 trillion rupee ($264bn; £216bn) economic package to help the country cope with its prolonged coronavirus lockdown. In a televised address Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the ... ( read original story ...)
India provides $266 billion boost to pandemic-hit economy
Reuter Narendra Modi said that he would provide $266 billion to support India's economy, battered by a weeks-long lockdown to fight the coronavirus. In an address to the nation, Modi said the ... ( read original story ...)
India unveils $40 billion credit line for small businesses
India will offer bank loans amounting to 3 trillion rupees ($39.85 billion) to small businesses, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, as part of measures to combat the damage caused ... ( read original story ...)
FBI: China trying to hack U.S. firms for coronavirus data
The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned Wednesday the Chinese government and affiliates are looking to hack U.S. organizations doing coronavirus research. ( read original story ...)
DOJ: China attempting to hijack COVID-19 research; FBI investigating
The Trump administration warned Wednesday that the Chinese government is seeking to hijack U.S. research aimed at the COVID-19 pandemic and urged organizations to tighten cyber-security defenses. The ... ( read original story ...)
China Calls GOP Bill to Sanction Country ‘Highly Immoral,’ Says U.S. Is Trying to ‘Deflect Responsibility’ For Coronavirus
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Senate Republicans should focus on the coronavirus outbreak instead of "racking their brains to distract attention." ... ( read original story ...)
In South Korea And China, Loosening Restrictions Brings Coronavirus Resurgence
Both countries eased some of their intensive rules after new cases slowed to a trickle. But clusters have cropped up again this month, and authorities are ramping up testing to try to curb the spread. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Navy gives a show of force in South China Sea
The U.S. Navy continues its exercises in the Western Pacific Ocean despite the postponement of multinational maneuvers because of the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)