Four pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmakers were stripped of their seats on Wednesday after Beijing passed a resolution giving local authorities broad new powers to quash dissent, in a move that signals ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is Beating Political Disinformation. The West Can Too. – Jaweb
If you read news stories or social media posts in Taiwan last December, you may have learned some startling “facts.” HIV has spread rapidly in Taiwan since the government legalized same-sex marriage, ... ( read original story ...)
Roward Qatar 2020 launch on Sunday
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) is preparing to launch Qatar Entrepreneurship Conference (Rowad) of 2020, on November 15, which will continue until November 19, in its first virtual edition in the ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli settlers visit Dubai to discuss business ties
A delegation of Israeli settlers from the West Bank is currently in Dubai to forge business ties with Emiratis. Palestinian officials are angry the United Arab Emirates (UAE) welcomed the group ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia and Thailand Update NDCs, Pledge to Up Targets with Technological and Financial Support
Mongolia and Thailand have submitted their updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to the UNFCCC. Mongolia sets a new target of reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 22.7% by 2030, ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli settlers visit Dubai to discuss business ties
A delegation of Israeli settlers from the West Bank is currently in Dubai to forge business ties with Emiratis. Palestinian officials are angry the United Arab Emirates (UAE) welcomed the group ... ( read original story ...)
‘Playing For Time’: The Non-strategy Of Mahmoud Abbas
The urgency and the timing of this meeting indicated that Abbas was ready with a counter-strategy in response to Israel and the US’ ongoing violations, not only of international law but also of the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Playing For Time’: The Non-strategy Of Mahmoud Abbas
The urgency and the timing of this meeting indicated that Abbas was ready with a counter-strategy in response to Israel and the US’ ongoing violations, not only of international law but also of the ... ( read original story ...)
Furious protesters demand Armenian PM resign after peace deal with Azerbaijan
Armenia's prime minister is fighting for his political life after protesters branded him a "traitor" for signing a deal with Azerbaijan to end the war in Nagorno Karabakh. Riot police were deployed in ... ( read original story ...)
Cautious Philippine banks won’t lend despite Bangko Sentral easing
The Philippine government is relying on banks to lend to consumers and businesses to jolt the virus-stricken economy. But rising bad loans are making banks jittery. ( read original story ...)