Hong Kong's leader vowed Wednesday to restore order to the city's legislature and save its political system from "chaos", in a key policy speech at a muted gathering of almost exclusively pro-Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader: National security law has been ‘effective’
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the city’s new national security law has been “remarkably effective in restoring stability” after months of political unrest, and that bringing normalcy back to the po ... ( read original story ...)
The Sultan Of Brunei Is Selling His Incredibly Rare 1993 Cizeta For $725,000
A Cizeta may not excite people as much as an Aston Martin. However, the Sultan of Brunei is selling this rare supercar that showcases just how impressive the manufacturer’s vehicles were. Cizeta was ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei to provide Covid-19 vaccines for 50 per cent of population in 2021
Brunei's Health Minister Haji Mohd Isham has said the country will provide Covid-19 vaccines for 50 per cent of its population in 2021. ( read original story ...)
Over 1,000 students paint pictures of Brunei, China jointly fighting COVID-19
A total of 1,022 students from 53 primary schools across Brunei participated in the competition, who painted vivid pictures of China and Brunei joining hands to fight the COVID-19 epidemic. Thirty ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan establishes formal ties with Germany
Bhutan announced on Wednesday that it had established diplomatic relations with Germany, increasing the restricted number of capitals that Thimphu has formal ties with to 53 states and the EU. The ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Orthodox Church backs Ukrainian Church’s independence
The Cypriot Orthodox Church’s top decision-making body on Wednesday backed the Archbishop’s move to effectively recognize the new Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s independence, overturning an earlier ... ( read original story ...)
F1 told to ‘put people above profit and human rights above racing’ as MPs up pressure on Bahrain Grand Prix
MPs have called on Formula One to use the sport’s power to leverage Bahrain into respecting human rights ahead of its double-header in the Middle East this weekend. Thirty UK cross-party politicians, ... ( read original story ...)
Ricciardo ‘fired up’ to set right Renault’s Bahrain double DNF
Daniel Ricciardo insists he’s “fired up” to help Renault put right its double DNF from last year’s Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit this weekend. Bahrain marks the start of the final run-in to ... ( read original story ...)
Formula One faces charge of aiding sportwashing by racing in Bahrain
Two upcoming grands prix in Bahrain leaves uncomfortable questions about furthering human rights via sport ... ( read original story ...)