Since Friday, hundreds of women have held protests in cities across Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, after a police official appeared to blame the woman for travelling late at night ... ( read original story ...)
What newly released Pentagon maps reveal about China’s growing military reach
Maps in the Pentagon's latest China Military Power Report illustrate Beijing's growing ability to strike on land, at sea, and through the air. ( read original story ...)
Macau Grand Prix: blue riband Formula Three race cancelled and replaced by Formula Four for 2020 event
For the first time in 37 years, the Formula Three race will not be part of the 2020 Macau Grand Prix as organisers try to save this year’s annual showpiece event that has been ravaged by uncertainties ... ( read original story ...)
US presidential election: China, Donald Trump and red lines on Taiwan
The Trump administration has shown increasing support for the island in the race for the White House, actions that Beijing has branded as provocations. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Central Bank Asks Traders to Spread Out U.S. Dollar Sales
Taiwan’s central bank urged traders to show restraint in sales of U.S. dollars and not to offload large amounts in single transactions, but didn’t set a cap, according to a statement from the monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Ian Easton On Taiwan: Making the Pentagon super ready for China
On August 24, 2020, the US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, made an important statement: “” Going forward, how might the Department of Defense team up with Taiwan to make itself even more prepared? ( read original story ...)
Bahrain opposition rejects Israel normalisation, calls to resist
Bahraini opposition groups have said they reject a decision by the Gulf state to normalise relations with Israel, with a leading Shi'ite cleric on Sunday calling on the region's people to resist. ( read original story ...)
Georgia deputies reunite lost Dalmatian with family, woman charged with theft
Georgia deputies reunited a lost Dalmatian with its rightful family on Saturday after a woman had claimed the dog as her own when it went missing last week, authorities said. ( read original story ...)
Georgia sheriff’s deputy seen punching subdued Black man in the head
A Georgia sheriff’s deputy was placed on administrative leave after video was released showing the officer punching a subdued Black man in the head during an arrest. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait cop arrested for filming girlfriend while sexually assaulting her
Suspect charged with indecent assault, attempted defamation and misuse of phone Dubai: A police lance corporal has been arrested in Kuwait after being found guilty of photographing his girlfriend ... ( read original story ...)