Amidst the Pandemic, the Relationship Between Migrants and Development Goals Becomes Clear
The outbreak of COVID-19 and the consequent lockdowns worldwide have crippled socio-economic activities for many, particularly the poor.
Chinese Nationals in India in Danger
One of Delhi’s main hotel associations announced that its members were barring Chinese guests amidst continuous clashes between the two.
Media Unhappy Over New Regulations, Asks Government to Afghan Reconsider
![Media companies in Afghanistan term new rules as an existential threat to independent journalism and call upon government to scrap them [Al Jazeera].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ghani-1024x675.webp)
Media companies in Afghanistan term new rules as an existential threat to independent journalism and call upon government to scrap them.
Pakistan has Unexpected Guests Migratory birds flock to Pakistan as lockdowns keep hunters away
Migratory birds have flocked the wetlands of Sindh, Pakistan’s southern province, in much greater numbers this year. Officials and other observers are linking it to the coronavirus lockdown measures that have kept poachers at pay. Pakistan lifted a month-long country-wide lockdown in May. However, currently, with over 185,000 cases and 3500 deaths, the situation is […]
India Ranks 168th on Environmental Performance Index
![India has ranked 168th out of 180 in the 2020 Environmental Performance Index (EPI); the country faces serious environmental health risks [Al Jazeera]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/000_8V9346.webp)
India has ranked 168th out of 180 in the 2020 Environmental Performance Index (EPI); the country faces serious environmental health risks
Hundreds of Migrant Workers Left Stranded at the Kakadvitta Border as India Refuses Entry
![Migrant workers usually leave India for Nepal in October and return home around April. This time, the ongoing pandemic hampered their return [Al Jazeera].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Migrant-workers.webp)
Migrant workers usually leave India for Nepal in October and return home around April. This time, the ongoing pandemic hampered their return.
Trying Times and Automation
These trying times have severely affected many emerging-market economies and the countries will need to be innovative and highly targeted with limited funding.
The response of countries to Covid-19
Currently, the COVID-19 crisis is the worst health emergency the world is witnessing. The worst toll it has taken is on the economy. The US Governments’s economic response has been unprecedented as it announced a $10 trillion relief package and so have other countries. The stimulus package has taken different forms: guarantees, loans, value transfers […]
The Bulls and Bears Of Oil Demand
Last weekend, OPEC+
countries agreed on cutting outputs to stabilize the dramatic slide in prices. This deal was
supposed to keep the oil from flooding the market until the demand was returned to its normal
levels.
Afghan Government Takes Measures as Kabul Struggles
![The Afghan government has initiated digging trenches to capture rainwater and snowmelt on a mountain on the outskirts of Kabul [Al Jazeera].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Kabul.jpeg)
The Afghan government has initiated digging trenches to capture rainwater and snowmelt on a mountain on the outskirts of Kabul.