The Biden administration will immediately face serious foreign policy challenges, especially in the western Pacific where China's provocations have accelerated since the coronavirus spread around the ... ( read original story ...)
Anxious Taiwan launches US charm offensive to win Biden’s backing
In remarks to be delivered virtually to three US think-tanks over the coming week, Tsai Ing-wen will call for Washington to continue working with Taipei in weaning global supply chains away from China ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei launches December Festival to promote local tourism, consumption amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Brunei government officially launched the 4th Brunei December Festival (BDF) on Thursday, with the aim to promote local tourism and consumption amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. Haji Ali, ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Hopes To Roll Out Covid Vaccine By Year-end
Cyprus expects its first deliveries of Covid-19 vaccines before the end of the year as part of the rollout across Europe once the drugs are approved, officials said Friday. Zoi Dorothea Pana, a member ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain now 2nd nation to grant Pfizer shot emergency use
The island kingdom of Bahrain said Friday it has become the second nation in the world to grant an emergency-use authorization for the coronavirus vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
‘For my kids I cannot die’: Romain Grosjean talks about Bahrain crash – video
Romain Grosjean spoke publicly for the first time since he was discharged from hospital on Tuesday having escaped from a life-threatening accident at the Bahrain Grand Prix ... ( read original story ...)
Romain Grosjean made peace with belief he would die in Bahrain crash
Romain Grosjean has delivered a powerful and moving account of his accident at the Bahrain Grand Prix, admitting that in the heat of the inferno that engulfed him he had made peace with the belief ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Greece accused of releasing misleading data; Bahrain approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
Revelations of distorted coronavirus tallies cause controversy in Greece; Cyprus announces new measure to ease travel; Iran’s cases top 1m ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain grants emergency authorization for Pfizer vaccine
Bahrain granted emergency authorization for the coronavirus vaccine candidate by Pfizer and BioNTech Friday, becoming just the second country in the world to approve use of the shot after the United ... ( read original story ...)
Six arrested in Bahrain over street fight
Bahraini Police have arrested a group of men who were involved in a street fight with weapons after a video of the incident went viral, local media reported. The incident reportedly took place last ... ( read original story ...)