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'Catastrophic': South Asia reels from virus surge
AFP, Published on 18/06/2020
» ISLAMABAD: Early optimism that South Asia might have dodged the worst ravages of the coronavirus pandemic has disappeared as soaring infection rates turn the densely populated region into a global hot spot.
Indonesia capital gears up for post-holiday flow amid virus
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/05/2020
» Indonesia’s capital Jakarta is anticipating 1 million vehicles will enter the city as people return from Eid al-Fitr holidays in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
India sets single-day Covid record
Published on 30/05/2020
» India reported a record daily jump of 7,964 new Covid-19 infections on Saturday, with a recent surge in cases as lockdown restrictions start to be relaxed, raising the possibility that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could extend the curbs beyond May 31.
Indonesia orders more testing in new virus hot spot in Java
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/05/2020
» Indonesia will step up coronavirus testing and isolation of suspected patients in East Java, home to the nation’s second-largest city and a major industrial hub that’s emerged as a new virus hot spot.
Qatar virus tracing app stirs rare privacy backlash
AFP, Published on 25/05/2020
» DOHA: Privacy concerns over Qatar's coronavirus contact tracing app, a tool that is mandatory on pain of prison, have prompted a rare backlash and forced officials to offer reassurance and concessions.
Mass prayers celebrate end of Ramadan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/05/2020
» Muslims across the country attended mass prayers yesterday to welcome Hari Raya after the end of their fasting month.
Afghan president to free up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners after ceasefire offer
AFP, Published on 25/05/2020
» KABUL - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani began a process Sunday to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture after the insurgents proposed a surprise ceasefire during the Eid holiday.
China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'
AFP, Published on 25/05/2020
» BEIJING - China said Sunday that relations with the United States were "on the brink of a new Cold War", fuelled in part by tensions over the coronavirus pandemic that has killed nearly 350,000 people worldwide and pitched the global economy into a massive downturn.
China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'
AFP, Published on 24/05/2020
» BEIJING - China said Sunday that relations with the United States were "on the brink of a new Cold War", fuelled in part by tensions over the coronavirus pandemic that has killed nearly 350,000 people worldwide and pitched the global economy into a massive downturn.
China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'
AFP, Published on 24/05/2020
» BEIJING - China said Sunday that relations with the United States were "on the brink of a new Cold War", fuelled in part by tensions over the coronavirus pandemic that has killed nearly 350,000 people worldwide and pitched the global economy into a massive downturn.