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As China goes back to work, many wonder if the country’s coronavirus recovery can be trusted

The novel coronavirus outbreak A police officer wearing a coronavirus-themed outfit walks in a market in Chennai, India, to raise awareness about social distancing on…

Shinzo Abe’s Covid-19 mask plan criticized as insufficient as emergency looms in Japan

That spike has seen a raft of new restrictions put in place in Tokyo and other major cities, and a run on protective gear, including…

Crowded in camps, Rohingya refugees vulnerable to virus

DHAKA: Aid workers are bracing for a possible outbreak of the coronavirus in one of the world’s largest refugee camps in Bangladesh, with officials warning…

Afghanistan prepares to swap 100 Taliban prisoners for 20 security forces

KABUL: Afghanistan began on Thursday the process of releasing from jail 100 Taliban Islamist militants in a prisoner swap for 20 of its security forces,…

Bangladesh plans to release 3,000 prisoners amid coronavirus fears

DHAKA: Bangladesh is planning to release 3,000 prisoners, who are awaiting trials for bailable offences, amid fears of coronavirus outbreak in crowded jails, according to…

Thailand imposes nationwide curfew to curb COVID-19 spread

BANGKOK: Thailand has imposed a nationwide curfew starting from Friday to prevent people from leaving home at night in an effort to stop the spreading…

Face masks and coronavirus: Asia may have been right and the rest of the world is coming around

The novel coronavirus outbreak Wedding dress and evening wear designer Friederike Jorzig adjusts a mannequin wearing a wedding dress at her store in Berlin on…

Pakistan court overturns convictions in killing of American journalist Daniel Pearl

The men had all been in prison for 18 years. Three were handed life sentences. A fourth, British national Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh, was awaiting…

Philippines coronavirus: Nurses sent underprotected are now dying

The 29-year-old midwife doesn’t have a surgical mask to cover her face — instead, she wears a cloth mask that provides insufficient protection from the…

Malaysian government apologizes after advising wives to avoid ‘nagging’ during quarantine

The campaign was met with fierce backlash online, and the posts have since been deleted from the department’s social media account. As of Thursday afternoon…