Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has met both Antony Blinken and Jake Sullivan in person, with the foreign policy veterans set to become Joe Biden's secretary of state and national security adviser. ( read original story ...)
Why Taiwan Killed a TV News Broadcasting License Despite Legal Freedom of Speech
Taiwan has revoked a television broadcasting license for a cable news channel because the openly pro-China outlet had aired inaccurate reports and ignored warnings to reform, a regulatory body said in ... ( read original story ...)
Devil horns meet sutras in Taiwan’s Buddhist death metal band
The gig began with a nun chanting on stage but suddenly erupted into a wall of noise unleashed by distorted guitars and screamed sutras -- the unique sound of Taiwan's first Buddhist death metal band. ( read original story ...)
European Parliament approves sanctions on Turkey over reopening of Cyprus town
MEPs have adopted an amendment calling on the European Council to impose sanctions on Turkey, after they unanimously voted to condemn its recent "unilateral and illegal" behavior in Cyprus and the ... ( read original story ...)
Estonia and Latvia added to quarantine list in travel corridors update
Grant Shapps announced that Estonia and Latvia are off the travel corridors and on the quarantine list for Brits ... ( read original story ...)
Aruba added to travel corridor list; Estonia, Latvia removed
Aruba and Mongolia have been added to England’s quarantine-free travel corridor list, while Estonia and Latvia have both been removed. Transport secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the latest changes to ... ( read original story ...)
Estonia and Latvia removed from UK travel corridor list – but Denmark’s ‘full travel ban’ reversed
ESTONIA and Latvia have been removed from the UK’s travel corridor list due to a rise in cases in the two countries. Aruba, Bhutan and the Solomon Islands have been added to the safe list ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Inks Deal for Minority Stake in Turkish Stock Exchange
Qatar announced on Thursday a series of high-profile investments in Turkey, its biggest ally in a years-long rift with Gulf heavyweights Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, including the ... ( read original story ...)
Armenian Parliament refuses to lift martial law in country
The Armenian parliament refused to lift the martial law in the country at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday a Sputnik correspondent reported ... ( read original story ...)
In Georgia, Republicans juggle Biden win and Trump loyalties
Twin Georgia Senate runoffs have Republicans in a quandary. They could admit President Donald Trump lost his re-election bid and turn all attention to salvaging a Senate majority to counter ... ( read original story ...)