Cathay Pacific's flight attendants union has threatened to mobilise its members for collective action if the airline refuses to postpone next week's deadline for accepting a new contract that will ... ( read original story ...)
US announces planned $2.37 billion weapon sale to Taiwan
The Trump administration on Monday notified Congress of plans for a $2.37 billion sale of Harpoon missile systems to Taiwan just hours after Beijing announced sanctions on ... ( read original story ...)
China to sanction three US firms over US$1.8bn Taiwan arms deal that included missiles that can strike mainland: Boeing Defence, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon targeted
China is to impose sanctions against American companies and individuals involved in Washington's latest arms sales to self-ruled Taiwan, its foreign ministry said on Monday. Three companies, including ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Backs Taiwan Missile Sale With China Tensions Soaring
The State Department signaled its approval for a potential $2.4 billion sale of anti-ship missiles to Taiwan, a move certain to anger Beijing and raise tensions further between the U.S. and China days ... ( read original story ...)
US announces $2.4 bn sale of coastal defense systems to Taiwan
The United States on Monday announced it had approved a $2.4 billion sale of 100 Harpoon coastal defense systems to Taiwan, a move sure to anger Beijing following Washington's $1 billion missile deal ... ( read original story ...)
Prince Azim of Brunei, a Film Producer Who Rubbed Elbows with Joan Collins and Mariah Carey, Dies at 38
Dave Benett/Getty Prince Azim and Joan Collins. Prince Azim, the son of the Sultan of Brunei who was fourth in line to the country's throne, has died. He was 38. Brunei's governme ... ( read original story ...)
The Maldives split stays are back
The Maldives Minister of Tourism, Abdulla Mausoom, posted on his Twitter account that 12 airlines are now operating services with another six due to commence services in November. First reported by ... ( read original story ...)
Self-Isolate in Boho Luxe Style this Winter at The Nautilus Maldives
Despite the Maldives recently tightening entry requirements after a spike in coronavirus cases, the Indian Ocean archipelago is still one of the world’s most popular post-pandemic travel destinations ... ( read original story ...)
Australia protests Qatar airport’s exams of women passengers
Australia has condemned Qatar authorities’ treatment of women passengers on a flight to Sydney who were subjected to internal examinations after a newborn baby was found abandoned at a Doha airport ... ( read original story ...)
Australia seeks Qatar response after female passengers strip-searched
Australia says it has raised "grossly disturbing" reports with Qatar that women were strip-searched and examined before a flight from Doha to Sydney. The women were checked for signs of having ... ( read original story ...)