Yet the U.S. handling of the protests, with accusations of hypocrisy and police brutality coming from abroad, has also been the focal point of criticism, from historic allies of the U.S., like the ... ( read original story ...)
When China Met the West
As China comes into greater conflict with the West, and the United States in particular, now is a good time to consider the long arc of this relationship. In the West, Chinese history is commonly ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo criticizes China for using George Floyd death for ‘political gain’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticized China for using the death of black American George Floyd for "its own political gain." ... ( read original story ...)
How U.S. Decision Could Hurt Hong Kong as Trading Hub
The Trump administration’s removal of Hong Kong’s status as a largely autonomous Chinese territory opens the way for punitive measures that could affect the city’s sizable trading partnership with the ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar blockade enters fourth year: Timeline
Bahrain and Egypt abruptly severed diplomatic relations with Qatar and imposed a land, sea, and air blockade in hopes of making it comply with a long list of demands. The four states accuse Doha of ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan ranks 1st in CIS for fight against corruption
By Akbar Mammadov Azerbaijan has ranked 7th among the 50 member states of the Council of Europe, and 1st among the CIS countries, according to the recent report of Group of States against Corruption. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Malaysia to double deficit to fund stimulus, says finance minister
Malaysia's fiscal deficit will nearly double to around 6% of annual economic output this year because of the government's recent efforts to revive the economy, the finance minister told Reuters, ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq hurtling towards a financial crisis that could leave millions unpaid
Unable to secure salaries for public sector employees or pay pensions and benefits, Baghdad fears economic crisis could stoke widespread unrest ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Sanctions Case Being Dropped by U.S. Despite Conviction
In a rare move, federal prosecutors are seeking to withdraw their criminal case against an Iranian banker who was convicted of violating U.S. sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Fears Baby Boom Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The Philippines has intensified its family-planning programs on concern that the coronavirus outbreak could result in a population boom. ( read original story ...)