Markets across Pakistan were teeming on Monday after opening up for the first time in over a month as the country began to lift its lockdown despite a rise in the rate of coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Condemns Abuse of Its Fishermen on Chinese Boats
Indonesia’s government on Sunday condemned what it called the “inhuman” treatment of its nationals by a Chinese fishing company that allegedly kept Indonesian fishermen as virtual slaves, leading to ... ( read original story ...)
India suspends 39 import licenses for refined palmolein – government sources
India has suspended 39 licenses to import refined palm oil after a surge in duty-free imports from neighbouring countries such as Nepal and Bangladesh which are not key producers of palm oil, ... ( read original story ...)
I tried to get home to Saskatchewan from India to be with my mom — and my life became chaos
Photographer Sara Hylton was one of the thousands of Canadians stuck in India and struggling to get back on a repatriation flight. ( read original story ...)
India Sees Biggest Daily Increase in Coronavirus Cases as Prepares to Ease Lockdown
India reported its biggest daily increase in cases Monday as it prepares to gradually resume train service while easing its virus lockdown. India’s train network was halted in late March as a lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Apple May Move 20% Of Manufacturing Capacity From China To India, Boost Indian Tech Exports
Apple may be considering moving one-fifth of its Chinese manufacturing capacity to India amid the coronavirus pandemic. India’s Economic Times reported that Apple’s senior exe ... ( read original story ...)
China under pressure to write off loans as countries struggle to repay debt during coronavirus crisis
China could find itself having to write off massive loans as countries that owe Beijing money under its massive infrastructure project struggle with mounting debts. ( read original story ...)
230 Arrested In Hong Kong’s First Major Protests Since Virus Began
Hong Kong police arrested hundreds of people during weekend democracy protests -- including a 12-year-old boy -- officials said Monday, in the first major political unrest since the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 as protests return
RCOM Homepage UK Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 as protests return. Posted . More than 200 people were arrested in Hong Kong during pro-democracy protests across the city o ... ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam blames Hong Kong education system for fuelling protests
Beijing leader pledges to overhaul school system, after weekend of heavy-handed police action ... ( read original story ...)