New president has the same dilemmas as all his predecessors in relations with his country's biggest threat and greatest economic partner ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Party, Reviled by China, Battles to Prove Its Staying Power
The Democratic Progressive Party has transformed Taiwan into a bastion against Chinese power. Now it is promising a mix of change and continuity. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Expects China to Apply Pressure on Incoming Govt After Election
Taiwan's government believes China is likely to attempt to put pressure on its incoming president after the island goes to the polls on Saturday, including staging military manoeuvres near the island this spring, ( read original story ...)
Maldives may be small but it ‘doesn’t give them the license to bully us’, says President Muizzu after China visit
Muizzu’s comments come amid a diplomatic row with India over derogatory social media posts by three of his ministers against PM Modi. Returning home after ... ( read original story ...)
Holiday like an A-lister in the Maldives at Sun Siyam’s ‘unreal’ resorts
Holiday like an A-lister in the Maldives at Sun Siyam's 'unreal' resorts - Endless champagne, psychedelic reefs, water villas you can exit via slide and A* service, Annabelle Spranklen indulges in ... ( read original story ...)
This Week in Explainers: What happens if Indians cancel the Maldives
Amid a spat with the Maldives, Indians are rethinking their travel plans. But can the island nation afford to lose its biggest source of tourism? We talk about the row and more in our weekly roundup o ... ( read original story ...)
UN envoy has already begun Cyprus contacts
The UN secretary general’s personal envoy to Cyprus will be on the island after January 27, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday. Colombian diplomat Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar has ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Is the Perfect Year-round Destination — With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine Each Year
How to plan the perfect trip to the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, according to local experts, including the best hotels, restaurants, and things to do. ( read original story ...)
Arctic air invades north Georgia next week, wintry weather possible
A strong front will sweep through north Georgia as early as Monday evening, but more likely Tuesday morning or early afternoon. Temperatures will plummet as soon as the front moves through. Windy ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans snap up residential units near RTS station in Johor Bahru
Analysts said home prices have increased in recent years, with properties around the Bukit Chagar RTS station – the Malaysia terminus – seeing the highest demand. ( read original story ...)