China's Communist government has agreed to share its COVID vaccine and research with some developing countries, leading some to mistrust its motives. ( read original story ...)
China imposes temporary anti-subsidy charges on Australian wine imports
China will temporarily impose anti-subsidy fees on some Australian wine imports from Dec. 11, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, ramping up pressure on the industry amid rising tensions between ... ( read original story ...)
China slaps more taxes on Australian wine amid tension
China’s government on Thursday slapped more taxes on wine from Australia, stepping up pressure in a bitter diplomatic conflict over the coronavirus, territorial disputes and other irritants. China, ... ( read original story ...)
Australian spy agencies urged to overhaul 1950s-era security vetting to rise to China challenge
Former intelligence analysts and defence experts say Chinese Australians are being denied clearances, which is hampering intelligence gathering ... ( read original story ...)
Discover Macao like you’ve never seen it before
Macao is the perfect city to get lost in and find hidden treasures. A walk around the historical centre, with its mix of Portuguese and Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Prospects for Peace between Israelis, Palestinians Remain Remote as Ever, Secretary‑General Stresses, as International Media Seminar Opens
English News and Press Release on occupied Palestinian territory about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding; published on 08 Dec 2020 by UN DGC ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic, low oil hit Oman’s 2020 budget: report
The dual shock of the Covid-19 pandemic and plunge in oil prices has undermined various assumptions significantly with serious fiscal implications for Oman’s 2020 budget, said the Sultanate’s Central ... ( read original story ...)
Israelis Pour Into UAE for Business and Pleasure
Israelis have been flooding into the United Arab Emirates to take advantage of new business and leisure opportunities. ( read original story ...)
Fitch cuts Sri Lanka Insurance’s IFS to ‘CCC+’ on sovereign downgrade
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited’s (SLIC) Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating to ‘CCC+’, from ‘B’. Fitch typically does not apply Outlooks to ratings in the ... ( read original story ...)
Health Ministry not comfortable with Sri Lanka’s tour of South Africa
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials had an important meeting with a key member of the health ministry and the mindset was conveyed to SLC. ( read original story ...)