The Australian government and its partners had no choice but to recognise the new reality in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Hong Kong intervention was hardly strident but that didn’t matter to China
Scott Morrison seems at pains to play down his diplomatic response to the new security laws, focusing on economic opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Banks and the Hong Kong autonomy act, Wirecard’s Jan Marsalek, Boohoo scrutiny
US and European banks in Hong Kong are conducting emergency audits of their clients to identify officials and corporates that could face possible US sanctions over the new national security law, the ... ( read original story ...)
The Times view on Britain’s extradition treaty with Hong Kong: Changed Circumstances
When China imposed a draconian new security law on Hong Kong, it erased the freedoms that made the former colony special and criminalised dissent. Britain, declaring Hong Kong’s autonomy effectively ... ( read original story ...)
Highway by-passing Brunei must be priority after fee hike by sultanate, says politician
The Federal Government and Sarawak state government must start construction of a new highway linking northern Borneo that will by-pass Brunei, following the latest move by the sultanate to impose new ... ( read original story ...)
The Maldives Is Reopening and, Yes, Even Americans Are Allowed
The famously beautiful archipelago is one of the few places welcoming back international tourists, though at a luxury price. ( read original story ...)
‘Punished for allying with India’: Bhutan feels it has been dragged into the India-China dispute
The Chinese claims, political commentators in Bhutan say, came from “out of the blue” and were a “shock” to the Bhutanese administration. The two countries have been engaged in border talks since 1984 ... ( read original story ...)
Witness K lawyer Bernard Collaery to appeal against secrecy in Timor-Leste bugging trial
Bernard Collaery has signalled he will appeal against a ruling that shrouds crucial parts of his trial in secrecy. Collaery is facing trial for allegedly conspiring with his former client, ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain Eyes Golden Racing Future In Wake Of ‘Royal’ Winner
English racegoers have become used to the silks of Dubai's Godolphin, Qatar Racing and Saudi Arabia's Prince Khalid Abdullah taking the big prizes but Golden Horde's win at Royal Ascot allowed Bahrain ... ( read original story ...)
UAE said to be holding up Gulf deal that could end Qatar blockade and protect US interests in Middle East
Delay caused by the UAE has temporarily denied the Trump administration a crucial, hard-fought foreign policy win in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)