South Asia
Pakistani plane crashed because pilots were talking about coronavirus
An initial report by the investigation team say human error by the pilot and air traffic control led to the crash that killed 97 people
COVID-19 impact may kill 8 lakh kids in South Asia: Unicef
The bulk of these would occur in India and Pakistan, although Bangladesh and Afghanistan will also be affected, a recent report say
RIC should properly deal with bilateral ties: Chinese foreign minister
This comes a week after the bloody cash between Indian and Chinese troops at the Galwan valley in the Ladakh sector
China observes Yoga Day with low-key events due to virus, standoff with India
China, where Yoga has been very popular, usually celebrates the occasion with numerous events ever since its inception by UN in 2014
Trump calls COVID-19 'Kung flu', reiterates blame on China
Trump has repeatedly blamed China for the coronavirus pandemic which originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan
China's latest virus outbreak likely came from Europe: UN
To date, Chinese officials have identified 158 cases in Beijing in the past week
COVID-19 patients turned away from hospitals in Pakistan
Pakistan also reported highest daily virus cases today as infections continue to spiral
Beijing reports drop in new coronavirus cases
Officials reported 22 new cases in Beijing on Saturday, along with five others elsewhere in the country
China publishes genome sequencing data of new cluster
Officials suggest they identified a European strain based on preliminary studies
Blast in southern Pakistan kills three
Two members of the Rangers, an elite paramilitary security force, were killed after an improvised explosive detonated near their vehicle