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Nepal in danger of becoming the next India as Covid-19 deaths surge

Experts warned that actual infections are several times higher.

Myanmar junta says no Asean envoy visit until stability restored

ST webinar to discuss stormy relationship between US and China

Biden's re-engagement in the region could serve as an effective counterweight to China's growing influence.

Weaponising human rights against China: Feel-good or do-good strategy for the US?

For Beijing and countless Chinese, the US is in no position to lecture China on the issue as America is not infallible.

Malaysia to review ban on sports, outdoor activities in MCO areas after public furore

Move to restrict such activities in areas under movement curbs has been met with criticism by many.

Australia rejects 'austerity' and mulls spending spree to fuel recovery

Anti-Olympics campaign gains traction online in Japan amid Covid-19 fears

Indonesia's Sinabung volcano erupts

Invisible Asia

'Many Koreans have big misunderstandings about Islam,' says a Muslim convert in South Korea

‘I was afraid I’d be rejected if I spoke up,’ says victim of childhood abuse in the Philippines

Children in the Philippines are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse and domestic violence.

‘I wanted to escape this life by hiding who I was,' says an 'untouchable' in Japan

Descendants of a shunned caste are still ostracised in modern times because of their lineage.

‘I wanted to escape this life by hiding who I was,' says an 'untouchable' in Japan

Descendants of a shunned caste are still ostracised in modern times because of their lineage.

Climate Change

Global Covid-19 vaccine crisis sends ominous signal for fighting climate change

ADB gas financing hurts its climate credentials, green groups say

Germany to hike 2030 CO2 emissions reduction target to 65 per cent

Carbon emissions are more than countries are reporting: Study

Asian Insider

Pent-up demand fuels China’s travel boom during May day holiday

Foreign Covid-19 medical aid reaches hospitals in India amid criticisms over delays

Disconnect in Duterte's China policy: Deliberate or just a tangled mess?

Indonesia's Covid-19 vaccination drive on track, but elderly still hesitant about getting jab

Asian Insider: Britain signals tilt to Asia | Anguish and hope in India’s Covid-19 crisis

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President Xi's letter to India: Statesman editorial

Grief and rage over India: Inquirer columnist

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Indian state and federal govts face questions on handling of Covid-19 pandemic

Indian journalists hit hard as they document Covid-19 pandemic from the front lines

Thailand aims for wider tourism reopening from October for vaccinated travellers

Novavax expects Covid-19 vaccine supply in Japan well into 2022

Malaysia's daily Covid-19 cases highest in 3 months, record 506 ICU admissions

Myanmar military once again using fear to control the country

Former Maldives leader 'in critical condition' after blast

COVID-19

Malaysia's daily Covid-19 cases highest in 3 months, record 506 ICU admissions

The government is facing a public backlash for allowing Ramadan and Hari Raya bazaars to continue.

Britain labels Covid-19 virus first found in India a 'variant of concern'

How do CT values and serology tests tell if a person still has Covid-19 infection?

Hong Kong residents revolt against Covid-19 quarantine camp

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