If Taiwan was to "fall prey to China", Beijing would have greater influence in the Pacific, a senior official says. ( read original story ...)
State Dept. approves $280M communications system sale to Taiwan
The State Department has approved a $280 million sale of Field Information Communications System to Taiwan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says it faces daily military threats as U.S. notifies of new arms sale
Taiwan faces military threats daily from "authoritarian forces," President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, as the U.S. announced a new $280 million arms sale. ( read original story ...)
PM hopes Brunei will form mutual green lane
Malaysia hopes Brunei will consider the proposal to establish a reciprocal green lane in an effort to revive economic activity between the two countries, which have been affected by the Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
The Maldives salvages 500,000 visits
The Maldives estimates it will close the year with around 500,000 visitors according to the Minister of Tourism Abdulla Mausoom. Raajje a TV and website news service quoted “an ecstatic” minister of ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tweeting from Maldives?’: AAP Takes Dig at Gautam Gambhir for Mocking Kejriwal’s House Arrest
Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday slammed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and mocked his alleged house arrest over visiting protesting farmers at the Singhu border and pledging support to them. ( read original story ...)
Oliver’s Travels adds Maldives to portfolio
Villa holiday specialist Oliver’s Travels has added villa options in the Maldives to its programme. The new range features some of the biggest villas within resorts in the country and creates what ... ( read original story ...)
Further changes possible at Bahrain McLaren following Ellingworth’s departure to Ineos
The managerial changes at Bahrain McLaren may not have ended just yet with John Allert the director of the team currently without a contract for next year. Cyclingnews broke the story that Rod ... ( read original story ...)
Racing Point didn’t have enough spares after Bahrain clashes
The Racing Point Formula 1 team has revealed that it faced a spares shortage before its victorious Sakhir Grand Prix, and needed to fly parts over on private jet. ( read original story ...)
Qatar to use Republic of Ireland group games as 2022 warm-ups
Treland will face Qatar in their qualifying group for the 2022 World Cup, with the tournament hosts using the matches as friendlies to prepare for the finals.Qatar will join European qualifying group ... ( read original story ...)