Most LDP chapters to hold primaries to pick Japan PM Abe’s successor
TOKYO, Sep 4, 2020, Kyodo. A large majority of local Liberal Democratic Party chapters plan…
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Shanghai to promote use of the health QR code in more areas
SHANGHAI, Sep 4, 2020, Shanghai Daily. Shanghai is to promote use of the health QR…
Chinese apps ban by India harms interests of both sides: China’s Ministry
BEIJING, Sep 4, 2020, Xinhua. India’s ban against Chinese apps not only damages the legitimate…
Hong Kong govt to extend universal Covid-19 screening program
HONG KONG, Sep 4, 2020, Xinhua. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government Friday…
Malaysia’s lawmaker urges govt to reconsider blanket ban on foreign nationals entering
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 4, 2020, Malay Mail. Former International Trade and Industry (Miti) deputy minister…
Russia needs to launch a Delivery Unit for reforms’ management: Boris Titov
MOSCOW, Sep 3, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Russia needs to create a system of reforms’…
Indian Army changes posture at LAC after China’s failed midnight attempt
NEW DELHI, Sep 3, 2020, HT. The Indian Army has changed its posture from border…
[Analytics] The US is standing firm with Taiwan
When a United States guided missile destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, it…
Russia-India exercise Indra 2020 in the Andaman Sea starts from Sep 4
NEW DELHI, Sep 3, 2020, Financial Express. With the border tensions between India and China…
[Analytics] Covid-19 exposes the fragility of Central Asia
Central Asia has so far avoided the tragic human toll of COVID-19 seen among many…
PM Modi’s Twitter account hacked, asked followers for donations via cryptocurrency
NEW DELHI, Sep 3, 2020, The Asian Age. Twitter on Thursday said the account linked…
India’s Chennai Metro to run trains from 8 am to 8 pm
CHENNAI, Sep 3, 2020, The Hindu. Chennai Metro Rail will begin services first between Washermanpet…