The acquittal of dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters -– often accompanied by withering court criticism of police –- has triggered a backlash from Beijing loyalists demanding an overhaul of a ... ( read original story ...)
Cruise operator Genting Hong Kong aims to resume China services with ‘cruises to nowhere’ from Sanya by year-end
Cruise operator Genting Hong Kong said it plans to resume service in mainland China by the end of the year with "cruises to nowhere" from Sanya city. The company has been in discussions with the ... ( read original story ...)
Timor-Leste Economic Report, October 2020: Towards a Sustained Recovery
Towards a Sustained Recovery warns that a potential second wave of COVID-19 infections is one of the main risks to the outlook, while the economic recovery is expected to be gradual (3.1 percent in ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia shelling Azerbaijani villages in Tartar, Aghdam, Aghjabedi
Armenian armed forces fired at the Azerbaijani villages of Tartar, Aghdam, and Aghjabedi regions from 07:40 to 08:10 local time, the Defence Ministry reported today. ( read original story ...)
Smartphones, floating balls and monitoring sensors: How Singapore is going high-tech in detecting water leaks
When Ong Guan joined what was then the Public Utilities Board (PUB) as a technician in 1976, detecting water leaks was a tedious, ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s president says hopes for balanced ties under Biden
CAIRO (Reuters) - Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun congratulated Joe Biden on Saturday for winning the U.S. presidency and voiced hope for a “return to balance in American-Lebanese relations” during ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s leader challenges US sanctions against son-in-law
Lebanese President Michel Aoun has asked the United States to offer evidence to back up its new sanctions against the former Lebanese foreign minister, a leading political ally of the Iran-backed Hezb ... ( read original story ...)
Israel donated 9 ventilators to the Czech Republic to help fight COVID-19
A donation of nine ventilators sent from Israel to the Czech Republic arrived in Prague on Friday. The ventilators were made in Israel and are intended to help the Czech Republic against the ... ( read original story ...)
Trump administration advances $10 billion defense sale to UAE, source says
The U.S. State Department sent Congress an informal notification of plans to sell $10 billion of defense equipment, including precision-guided munitions, non-precision bombs and missiles to the United ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan ‘Would Average 60’ In Today’s NBA, Former Agent Says
Renowned sports agent David Falk said former client Michael Jordan, in his prime, would efficiently average 60 points a game in today’s NBA. ( read original story ...)