China Central Television, a state-run network, stopped airing N.B.A. games after a team executive expressed support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong last fall. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan academics told to identify as Chinese in journal
One of the world’s largest academic publishers has been accused of bowing to Beijing after Taiwanese scientists had their papers rejected for refusing to be called Chinese.Academics have revealed that ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei reports no new COVID-19 cases for 15 straight days
(Xinhua) -- Brunei reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Friday with the national tally of cases standing at 146. It marked the 15th consecutive day without new cases since Sept. 24. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus asks UN to step in as beach in north is opened after 46 years
Security council called on to review Turkey’s decision to reopen Varosha seafront ... ( read original story ...)
How a Beach in Northern Cyprus Could Derail Peace Talks
The move to reopen a public beachfront, backed by Turkey, comes amid escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. ( read original story ...)
ASEAN appreciates Timor-Leste’ resolve to join bloc
Participants to the 10th meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group (ACCWG) The ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group (ACCWG) convened the 10th meeting in the form of a video ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Qatar Airways CEO warns of more bailouts, collapses in airline industry
The coronavirus has infected more than 36.5 million people globally as of Thursday, killing at least 1.06 million people so far. ( read original story ...)
Qatar- QU-CPH holds 14th Annual White Coat ceremony virtually
Professional Year 1 students marked the 14th Annual White Coat ceremony as 35 students recited the ‘Oath of a Pharmacist' and received their white coats in a virtual ceremony with prerecorded videos ... ( read original story ...)
Raphael Warnock Could Very Well Be the Next U.S. Senator From Georgia. But When?
Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s death has given Donald Trump and the GOP another opportunity to stack the court with another conservative who could threaten to reverse Roe vs. Wade, undo the Affordable Care Act ... ( read original story ...)
Remains of woman found in 1981 identified as victim of ‘prolific’ Georgia-born serial killer
The GBI said the woman, now identified as Patricia Parker, was initially found on Sept. 28, 1981. DADE COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced that they have identified the remains ... ( read original story ...)