The foreign ministers of Australia, the United States, Great Britain and Canada have issued a joint statement expressing "serious concern" about the arrest of 55 democracy activists and supporters in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law being used to ‘eliminate dissent’ say US, UK, Australia and Canada
Joint statement by four foreign ministers expresses ‘serious concern’ about national security law which saw dozens of activists arrested last week ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese state media blast Trump administration for ‘cowardly act of sabotage’ in Taiwan
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's lifting of longstanding restrictions on U.S. government contacts with Taiwanese counterparts "crossed a dangerous red line," state media said. ( read original story ...)
Chinese state media blast latest Trump administration move on Taiwan
China’s state media lashed out at the latest move on Taiwan by the departing Trump administration, accusing U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo of “seeking to maliciously inflict a long-lasting ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo lifts restrictions on U.S.-Taiwan relationship as clock runs out on Trump administration
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday said he was lifting restrictions on contacts between U.S. officials and their Taiwanese counterparts, a move likely to anger China and increase tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Wish you were here? Council boss issues ‘stay home’ warning while on holiday on paradise island in the MALDIVES
Angie Dale, leader of the local authority at the heart of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Richmondshire constituency, spoke as Covid cases rise sharply in the area governed by her council. ( read original story ...)
Maldives to begin COVID-19 vaccination awareness programme
The Maldives Red Cross MRC will begin a programme to raise awareness about COVID-19 vaccinations local media reported on Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Council chief warns residents to ‘stay local’ – from the Maldives
Council chief from Yorkshire sent a message asking locals not to make 'unnecessary journeys' from her holiday in South Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Cyprus lockdown begins; growing frustration in Germany at slow vaccine rollout
Lockdown comes after explosion in cases across Cyprus; scarce supply, red tape and lack of staff hampering German inoculations ... ( read original story ...)
Loeb focuses on Bahrain Raid Xtreme development work after eight-hour stranding
Sebastien Loeb has switched focus to development running and supporting Bahrain Raid Xtreme team-mate Nani Roma after his Dakar Rally was wrecked by an eight-hour stop with broken suspension ... ( read original story ...)