Pandemic to create millions of 'new poor' in East Asia: World Bank

Up to 38 million people in East Asian and Pacific countries could be pushed into poverty by the coronavirus crisis.

India: Teenage rape victim dies, prompting protests

Protests have erupted in New Delhi over the death of a low-caste teenager allegedly raped by four upper-caste men.

Why Bangladeshis no longer fear the coronavirus 

Experts fear a severe health crisis if the government does not strictly enforce COVID-19 safety guidelines.