Hong Kongers are deleting social media posts and making plans to emigrate because of China's new "national security" law that came into effect earlier this month, one prominent pro-democracy lawmaker ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shows How to Carefully Snip Chinese Economic Ties
Taiwan Shows How to Carefully Snip Chinese... After keeping its society and economy running throughout the coronavirus pandemic, squashing the outbreak, and donating millions of face masks to many ... ( read original story ...)
Want To Set Asia Aflame? Send U.S. Missiles To Taiwan
Under almost any conceivable scenario, deploying U.S. GLCMs to Taiwan would be a terrible idea. In the very few scenarios where such a deployment would make sense, the diplomatic relationship between ... ( read original story ...)
10 amazing all-inclusive Maldives hotels for a luxurious private island escape
An expert guide to the most amazing hotels for an all-inclusive Maldives holiday, from budget all-inclusive resorts to hotels for a luxury Maldives holiday. ( read original story ...)
Shortcuts — updates from Iceland and Cyprus
Cyprus Undeterred by the worst storm ever to hit the industry, the relaunch of a venerable cruise line was announced last week. A new company has acquired the Swan Hellenic brand name and commissioned ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia man released after nearly 20 years for wrongful conviction; GBI investigate alternate suspect for double homicide
A Georgia man was released on bond after nearly two decades behind bars for a double homicide, after new DNA evidence proved his innocence, according to reports. Dennis Perry, 58, was convicted in ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait records 753 new coronavirus cases, 4 deaths
Kuwait detected 753 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 62,625. — Courtesy photo Saudi Gazette reportKUWAIT CITY — Kuwait detected 753 ... ( read original story ...)
Oman: Violators of movement ban to be fined RO100
Violators of the ban imposed on movement or using any means of transportation in Oman will be fined RO100, the Royal Omani Police said on Friday. However, the police said that those who have a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to finish virus testing at migrant worker dorms within two weeks
Singapore will complete testing for COVID-19 cases among migrant workers living in dormitories by Aug. 7, about four months after authorities started quarantining tens of thousands of workers in their ... ( read original story ...)
France pledges $17 million to Lebanon’s struggling schools
France's visiting foreign minister pledged Friday €15 million ($17 million) in aid to Lebanon's schools, which are struggling under the weight of the country's major economic crisis. Jean-Yves Le ... ( read original story ...)