The decision to end relations with the Pacific island nation followed Chinese efforts to lure away partners, a senior Taiwanese government official said.
Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine says it needs China for any peace process with Russia; Davos overshadowed by ongoing war
Ukraine said China needs to be involved in future talks to end the war with Russia, adding it's important that Moscow's ally is present in future talks.
Alert: Pacific Island nation of Nauru says it is switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
Pacific Island nation of Nauru says it is switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. Jan 15, 2024
Ukraine peace talks end without agreement as Kyiv insists China must be involved
A high-level meeting to discuss peace in Ukraine ended without a significant resolution, as talks were held on the eve of the World Economic Forum in Davos with the second anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion fast approaching.
China calls for Gaza peace conference; Hamas to disclose fate of Israeli hostages
China called for a large-scale and authoritative peace conference on the war in Gaza, while the militant group Hamas aired video of three Israeli hostages and said their fate would be disclosed on Monday.
Horse racing in China’s gaming hub of Macao to end in April, after over 40 years
The government in China's gambling hub of Macao says there will be no more horse racing in the city, after over 40 years of history ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei’s Prince Mateen, newlywed wife: From childhood playmates to royal couple
The relationship of Prince Mateen of Brunei and his newlywed wife, Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic, can be traced back to their early years. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s rising rents and expat policies: a ticking time bomb?
Speaking to the Arab Times, respondents said that in the last five years there has been close to a hundred percent increase in housing rents in most parts of Kuwait. “A two-bedroom flat in the ... ( read original story ...)
IHG Hotels & Resorts welcomes Rabih Al Atrash as General Manager at Arabella Beach Hotel, Kuwait, Vignette Collection
IHG Hotels & Resorts is pleased to introduce Rabih Al Atrash as General Manager of Arabella Beach Hotel, Kuwait, Vignette Collection. In his current role, Rabih is spearheading the pre-opening ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore new home sales hit 15-year low as high prices, interest rates cool market
The annual figure is the lowest since 2008, and is another sign of a cooling market that has so far avoided the worst of a global housing downturn ... ( read original story ...)