The possible foreign military sale involves Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles, and would be the island's latest purchase from the US to boost its defence capabilities as China grows in strength. ( read original story ...)
Beijing imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sales
China will impose sanctions on American weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin in retaliation for US approval of a deal to sell Taiwan missile parts, the country’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
China will sanction Lockheed Martin over arms sales to Taiwan
China said on Tuesday it would place sanctions on Lockheed Martin for its involvement in arms sales to Taiwan, a move that could further escalate tensions between Beijing and Washington. ( read original story ...)
Brunei reports no new Covid-19 cases for 68 straight days
Brunei reported no new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday (July 14) with the national tally of cases standing at 141. ( read original story ...)
Weir signs new agency agreement in Brunei
Weir Solutions continues to develop its relationships and demonstrate its commitment to national oil companies across the Asia Pacific with a new agency agreement in Brunei Darussalam. The agreement ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei sultan’s birthday celebration to be held as COVID-19 under control
After more than 60 days without new COVID-19 cases in Brunei, the 74th Birthday Celebration of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah will be held as scheduled, the Bruneian government said on Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives: Fire – Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) DREF Operation n° MDRMV003 Final Report
English Situation Report on Maldives about Health, Logistics and Telecommunications, Fire and more; published on 14 Jul 2020 by IFRC ... ( read original story ...)
Is This Your Next Flight? Qatar Airways Makes Face Shield Plus Mask Mandatory
Qatar Airways cabin crew with mandatory face mask and shield. Both are now required for all ... [+] passengers on economy class as well as for staff, from boarding to destination–even on long-haul ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Teenager Dies in ‘Bucket List’ Skydiving Accident
Her family said they were taking part in a dive together so Triplicata could tick off an item on her bucket list, which she hoped to complete before she started her freshman year at the University of ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 | Number of people in Georgia hospitals rising
We are still below the levels we saw in April, when the state put tighter restrictions in place, but there's concern that could change. ( read original story ...)