News & Insights Across Asia
With classrooms reopening across Asia, the focus turns to when children will receive COVID-19 vaccines. While adults are being immunized, trials for children are underway, marking a crucial step toward controlling the pandemic.
Argentina imposes a three-week curfew starting Friday amid a record surge in COVID-19 cases, with neighboring Uruguay and Chile also experiencing unprecedented infection rates.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns of a ‘dangerous divergence’ in global COVID-19 economic recovery, urging action to address widening gaps between economies.
British vlogger Lee Barrett discusses allegations of China’s vaccine diplomacy, offering insights into claims of favoritism in vaccine exports and sharing facts about the real situation.
India reports a record high in daily COVID-19 cases and a surge in deaths. Experts say the rise is due to growing disregard for safety measures.
Thousands of Mozambicans seek refuge after ISIL-linked insurgents attack the town of Palma, leaving many dead and homes destroyed.
Mexican tailor Erendira Guerrero crafts teddy bears from clothes of COVID-19 victims to comfort grieving families, turning garments into cherished memories.
Indonesian villagers are rebuilding after a devastating tropical cyclone caused flash floods, killing over 80 people and displacing thousands, as communities unite to recover and search for the missing.
The IMF raises its global growth forecast to 6% for 2021 but warns of uneven recovery due to disparities in vaccine access.
The U.S. and Iran have begun indirect talks in Vienna to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, with China urging the lifting of sanctions and a return to the agreement.
Residents of Hong Kong express support for recent electoral system improvements approved by top Chinese lawmakers, viewing them as a step toward stability and prosperity in the region.
British vlogger Jason Lightfoot discusses the lives of Uygurs and other minorities in China, sharing his perspectives on ethnic policies and the Xinjiang cotton issue.
Healthcare workers in Rome surprise COVID-19 patients with Easter chocolates, bringing joy and hope to those in isolation during the holiday.
Paris enforces a third national lockdown with thousands of police officers deployed as COVID-19 cases spike, aiming to contain the virus amid rising hospitalizations.
American vlogger Cyrus Janssen explores how Western media narratives may be contributing to the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes, following the viral assault of a 76-year-old Asian woman in San Francisco.
Despite France’s third COVID-19 lockdown, chocolate shops are staying open as essential businesses during the crucial Easter season, offering a sweet respite amidst stringent restrictions.
Healthcare workers worldwide remain at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 as the pandemic surpasses 130 million cases, with varying vaccine rollouts and ongoing challenges in containment.
At least 51 killed and over 178 injured as a train derailed in a tunnel in Taiwan, in the worst rail disaster there in 40 years. The train carried at least 360 passengers from Taipei to Taitung.
British vlogger Jason Lightfoot challenges Western media’s portrayal of Xinjiang, criticizing what he describes as distorted reports and misleading allegations about the region.
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped education across Asia. As schools prepare to reopen, students and educators face challenges transitioning back to classrooms. Here’s how to support them.
