Hong Kong confirmed another 106 coronavirus cases on Tuesday and reported its 23rd overall death. A record 145 cases were recorde ... ( read original story ...)
Trump signs bill to sanction China over treatment of Hong Kong
President Trump has announced that he signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold China accountable for its treatment of Hong Kong as well as an executive order to stop Hong Kong from receiving ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong brings in tough new virus measures
Hong Kong is introducing some of its toughest measures yet to control the coronavirus, following a sustained peak in new cases. From Wednesday, dining in restaurants is banned and only two people from ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic gives Hong Kong’s rulers a reason to delay vote
The Hong Kong government is poised to postpone elections for the city parliament, where the pro-Beijing majority was under threat, blaming a resurgence of coronavirus.Pro-Beijing politicians have ... ( read original story ...)
China announces suspension of Hong Kong extradition treaties as fallout over new security law continues
China announced Tuesday that Hong Kong will suspend extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom after the group of countries took similar measures in response to ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives wants to strengthen ties with China, says Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid
The Maldives government led by President Ibrahim Solih will work to strengthen and ensure that relations between Maldives and China would continue to maintain the momentum of development and the Maldi ... ( read original story ...)
India hands over symbolic cheque to Maldives govt for nine projects under HICDP
Under the pact, a total grant of $ 5.6 million was announced for executing high-impact grant projects in the Maldives ... ( read original story ...)
Wild tiger populations on the rise across China, India, Bhutan, Nepal and Russia
Since 2006, tiger numbers in India have more than doubled, with the latest estimate putting the population at between 2,600 and 3,350 tigers ... ( read original story ...)
Donald Trump Should Lift the Arms Embargo on Cyprus Now
Every day the arms embargo remains in place undermines U.S. national security, undercuts the deployed U.S. military, and signals to U.S. allies that Washington is unreliable. ( read original story ...)
Georgia student expelled for racist social media reinstated, school finds she didn’t post it
Wesleyan College in Macon said an appeal revealed the student did not post the content. It did not address the nature of the media, however. ( read original story ...)