CCTV said Friday that it would air Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President to Pledge Strong Defences as China Tensions Rise
Democratic Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has come under increasing pressure from Beijing, which has ramped up air force activity near the island in the past few weeks including ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of millions of Chinese people traveled within China for Golden Week holiday
Some 637 million Chinese traveled inside their country during the recent eight-day Golden Week holiday, spending tens of billions of dollars at a time. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo asks Vatican to be ‘serious’ on China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday called on the Vatican to be "serious" in addressing religious persecution in China, on the heels of a visit in which Pope Francis did not meet him. ( read original story ...)
A new version for what Israel needs
The notion that the business of unity is not politically profitable is unacceptable. Traumatized by civil division, a pandemic-stricken Israel is hungrier than ever for innovative leadership. Such ... ( read original story ...)
Chevron’s Purchase Could Unlock Israel’s Natural Gas Bonanza
The oil giant’s takeover of Noble Energy gives it a foothold in an emerging energy hot spot: the eastern Mediterranean Sea. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Teachers Start Call Centre to Help Remote Learners
Worried that remote schooling could become a struggle, a local authority in the Philippines has set up a makeshift call centre staffed by dozens of teachers to make sure students don't fall behind in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Small-Cap Stock Sinks 90%, Fueling Margin Call Speculation
A Hong Kong company whose board includes a brother of former U.S. President George W. Bush plunged suddenly Friday, fueling speculation of a margin call. ( read original story ...)
Steamship Mutual opens up in Cyprus
With the UK set to leave the European Union, Steamship Mutual Europe has set up a new insurance company in Cyprus to service its clients all over Europe and started writing business. ( read original story ...)
QIWI Prices RUB 5 Billion Bonds
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QIWI plc (NASDAQ: QIWI) (MOEX: QIWI) (“QIWI” or the “Company”) announces the pricing of RUB 5 billion unsecured bonds due in 2023 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds were issued by Qiwi ... ( read original story ...)