Swire Pacific Ltd. and Swire Properties Ltd. suspended trading of their shares in Hong Kong, pending an announcement. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist detained while attempting to seek asylum at US consulate
Tony Chung, 19, was on bail on suspected national security law offences when he was reportedly ‘snatched away’ ... ( read original story ...)
US election: The Taiwan-sized challenge facing the next US president
And what should be one of the top geopolitical concerns for the incoming US president. The temperature was raised further last on 13 October when China's President Xi Jinping visited a People's ... ( read original story ...)
‘It Means War’: China State Media Warns Taiwan Against Warplane Action
In response to yet another round of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, Global Times said the Chinese army would "deal a crushing blow to the Taiwan military" if it dared open fire on warplanes. ( read original story ...)
Brunei’s Prince Azim, Hollywood Producer, Dies at 38
Prince Azim of Brunei, who also had a minor career as a Hollywood film producer, has died. He was 38. The son of the enormously wealthy Sultan of Brunei, and fourth in line to the throne, died on ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t Wake Taapsee Pannu Up, Ok? She Is Busy Dreaming Of Her Maldives Vacation
Taapsee Pannu left her heart in Maldives and her latest post clearly reveals that. The actress, who was in Maldives on a week-long vacation along with her sisters Shagun and Evania Pannu and her ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s top religious bodies denounce cartoons offending Prophet Muhammad
MANAMA — Bahrain’s top religious councils have strongly condemned the publication of cartoons offending Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Bahrain News Agency reported. In a statement on Tuesday, ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain gear up for international friendlies
Manama: The Bahrain national team began their three-week training camp on Tuesday, as they prepare for the three friendly matches next month. ( read original story ...)
Qatar Says It ‘Regrets’ Invasive Medical Exams of Women at Airport
Women were pulled from a Qatar Airways flight bound for Sydney, Australia, and subjected to strip-searches after a baby was found in an airport toilet. ( read original story ...)
Qatar apologizes, investigates forced airport examinations
Qatar apologized Wednesday after authorities forcibly examined female passengers from a Qatar Airways flight to Australia to try to identify who might have ... ( read original story ...)