China on Thursday approved a controversial proposal to impose a security law for Hong Kong, reigniting concerns over the financial hub's diminishing freedoms. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for U.S. to withdraw the former B ... ( read original story ...)
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals said on Friday, a rhetorical escalation between China and the ... ( read original story ...)
State Department approves $425M deal for work on Kuwait’s Patriot missiles
The State Department approved a possible deal for Patriot missile support for up to $425 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to establish AI framework for ‘fairness’ credit scoring metrics
Monetary Authority of Singapore tasks two teams, comprising banks and artificial intelligence industry players, to develop metrics that ensure the "responsible use of AI" for credit risk scoring and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Opposition Seeks Clarity and Changes on Campaigning Rules
Two Singapore opposition parties are calling on the government to publish clearer campaigning rules and make changes in preparation for an upcoming election. ( read original story ...)
Army Shoot-Off Will Pit Israel’s Iron Dome Against Foreign Competitors
The Iron Dome Weapon System is a combat-proven system, developed by the Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, to detect, identify and intercept incoming rockets, artillery and mortars. The ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia calls for stricter border control
Cambodian Interior Minister SarKheng has called on local authorities to tighten measures at border checkpoints and prevent Cambodian migrant workers from crossing into Thailand as the country recently ... ( read original story ...)
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon ISIS is using coronavirus to rebuild its terrorism network in Iraq and Syria
The fight may feel far away to Americans, but the resurgence of ISIS will have far-reaching consequences both abroad and nearer to home. ( read original story ...)
Nepal focuses on health spending to fight COVID-19 in annual budget
Nepal increased spending on health infrastructure in its annual budget unveiled on Thursday to stop the spread of the coronavirus and introduced measures to revive an economy that depends on tourism ... ( read original story ...)