Taj Mahal reopens for tourists as India eases Covid-19 curbs, Asia News,BENGALURU, June 16 – The Taj Mahal reopened to the public on Wednesday (June 16) as India, still reeling from a disastrous second wave of the pandemic, pushes to lift restrictions in a bid to revitalise its economy. The 17th-cen
India reports 44,230 new Covid-19 cases, highest in 3 weeks, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India reported 44,230 new Covid-19 cases on Friday (July 30), the most in three weeks, the latest evidence of a worrying trend of rising cases that has forced one state to lock down amid fears of another wave of infec
Mahathir, 92, to be sworn in as Malaysia prime minister after historic poll win, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad will be sworn in as the world's oldest elected leader on Thursday after his opposition alliance pulled off a stunning election win, ending six decades o
Restaurant trends to look out for in 2020: Less alcohol, more plant-based fare, Lifestyle News,Look out for more vegan options, low-alcohol booze and collagen-spiked beverages for skin care in 2020. Those are among some of the food and restaurant trends predicted for next year by industry consulting
Singapore expresses 'grave' concern over Myanmar situation, urges restraint, Asia News,Singapore has \”grave\” concern about the unfolding situation in Myanmar and urged all sides to show restraint and work towards a peaceful outcome, its foreign ministry said on Monday (Feb 1). \”Singapore e
Battered by economic crisis, Sri Lankans seek passport to a better life, Asia News,COLOMBO – R.M.R Lenora stood in a snaking queue outside Sri Lanka's Immigration and Emigration Department headquarters for two days last week, hoping to get a passport and, with it, a chance to leave a country wi
Chinese companies flee overseas to avoid US tariffs, Business Wires News,A growing number of Chinese companies are adopting a crafty way to evade US President Donald Trump's tariffs: remove the \”Made in China\” label by shifting production to countries such as Vietnam, Serbia and Mexico. The wor
