"We don’t want to be manipulated or caught in a great power competition," said Evan Tsao, 31, a master’s degree student from Kaohsiung, in southern Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Second-born son of Brunei Sultan dies at age 38
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN • A son of the Sultan of Brunei, Prince 'Abdul 'Azim, died yesterday. He was 38.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
TRUE-BLUE: Bahrain’s cracking $50m crab sales to South Korea
Bahrain exported $50 million worth of blue crabs in the past five years to South Korea, considered a ‘delicacy’ there, according to a top diplomat. Last year alone, the exports amounted to $11 . ( read original story ...)
Qatar- Galapagos sees record rise in penguins, flightless cormorants
The population of Galapagos penguins and flightless cormorants, two species endemic to the islands, has seen a record increase, study results released Friday showed. The Galapagos penguin is ... ( read original story ...)
BC wrecks Georgia Tech; face No. 1 Clemson next
XX Atlantic Coast Conference victory over Georgia Tech at Alumni Stadium, Hafley saw some of that vision play out. In Saturday’s 48-27 Atlantic Coast Conference victory over Georgia Tech at Alumni ... ( read original story ...)
Jurkovec, BC roll over Georgia Tech 48-27
Phil Jurkovec threw for 145 yards and two Boston College touchdowns, adding 94 yards on the ground on Saturday as the Eagles greeted Georgia Tech by scoring on their first seven full possessions to ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Sees Warming Ties With Sudan as Symbolic Progress in Hostile Region
Sudan holds historic significance for Israeli leaders because it was the scene of a landmark resolution by Arab states that vowed to shun Israel. The two countries have had a rocky, colorful track ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli Leader Confirms Consent to US Arms Sales to UAE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have confirmed that Israel has given its consent for the United States to sell F35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates following a recent ... ( read original story ...)
Israel OK with U.S., UAE deal for jets
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday appeared to confirm that Israel has given its consent for the United States to sell F35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates follo ... ( read original story ...)
Armenian MP says conflict with Azerbaijan could become a ‘global catastrophe.’ Here’s why
Karabakh officials said 16 military members and several civilians had been killed in heavy clashes not seen in several years. ( read original story ...)