President Joko Widodo's ambitious project shelved as the country grapples to rein in the pandemic; Scott Morrison has clarified comments around any coronavirus vaccine being mandatory; Victoria ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Suspends Bilateral Agreements With Hong Kong, Escalating Tensions With China
The actions are part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to punish China for its attempts to stifle political dissent in Hong Kong. By Pranshu Verma WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on ... ( read original story ...)
Splits Emerge Among Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Parties Over Boycott Pledge
Hong Kong’s pan-democratic lawmakers are debating whether they should accept the government’s offer to extend their terms by a year, following an announcement that the upcoming Legislative Council ... ( read original story ...)
US Cancels 3 Hong Kong Agreements, Citing Security Law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday the U.S. government is rescinding three agreements with Hong Kong because of the security law imposed by Beijing that threatens ... ( read original story ...)
Op-Ed: China is desperate to stop Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. Now it’s even blaming foreign groups
Unable to put down Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, Beijing is pretending the movement is the result of nefarious foreign influences. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China behind cyberattacks on government agencies, emails
Taiwan said on Wednesday hacking groups linked to the Chinese government had attacked at least 10 government agencies and some 6,000 email accounts of government officials in an "infiltration" to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Confirms Ban on Chinese Streaming Firms iQIYI and Tencent
Mainland Chinese streaming giants iQIYI and Tencent are set to be banned from operating in Taiwan from next month, following the revision of an existing law that will bar their local partners from ... ( read original story ...)
I Came to Work in Qatar to Pursue My Dreams, But My Life is a Nightmare
DOHA, Aug 19 2020 (IPS) - Like thousands of migrant workers from Africa and Asia, I am finally in the land of my dreams, Qatar. I knew working here would be tough, but I thought I would be able to ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar participates in fifth world conference of parliament speakers
HE the Speaker of the Shura Council Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al-Mahmoud represented Qatar in the two-day conference. Qatar participated in Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament which ... ( read original story ...)
Celtic star Rogic set for $7.3 million Qatar move
Rogic has enjoyed a seven-year stay at the Scottish Premiership giants but has often seen injuries reduce his impact on first-team proceedings. The 27-year-old has been an unused substitute ... ( read original story ...)