The most recent skirmish occurred Friday when a Chinese survey vessel was observed “tagging” areas near where Malaysia’s state oil firm Petronas is operating. ( read original story ...)
Tucker Carlson: China is waging coronavirus distraction campaign
It’s clear how China sees the coronavirus pandemic: Not simply, or even primarily, as a public health disaster in which thousands are dying, but as part of a larger geopolitical struggle for control ... ( read original story ...)
‘Seeing a bright side’ in China: High school seniors reveal signs of COVID recovery
Teenagers Lily Chen and Steven Song are among the rare few to have experienced the global COVID-19 pandemic from virus hot zones on two continents. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain reports 40 new coronavirus cases on Friday
Bahrain reported on Friday 40 new coronavirus cases, 22 of which were citizens returning from Iran, according to Al Arabiya. This brings the total number of cases in the country up to 1,740 cases. Out ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia violates ceasefire with Azerbaijan 23 times
The Armenian armed forces were using sniper rifles. The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. As a result of the ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Mae Richard
Georgia Mae Shaver Richard, 93, of Gurdon, Ark. passed away April 15, 2020 in Arkadelphia, Ark. Georgia was born November 9, 1926 to Reno and Ruby Carter Shaver Clark. Georgia was a member of First ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia’s defiant Orthodox church will host Easter worshipers despite lockdown
The republic of Georgia has been a success story in the fight against the coronavirus. Its Orthodox church, however, could jeopardize that by holding Easter services this weekend, ignoring the pleas ... ( read original story ...)
Oman: Protect Migrant Workers During Pandemic
Omani authorities should ensure that migrant workers receive adequate protection during the Covid-19 pandemic, a coalition of 16 nongovernmental organizations and trade unions said on April 10, 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainability, data key to survival for new players eyeing Singapore’s digital bank market
Digital banks looking to succeed in Singapore cannot simply look to grow their customer base and offer competitive pricing, but will need to also ensure they have a growth strategy that is sustainable ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Singapore reports 623 new cases, another death
This week, the Southeast Asian country reported a jump in its number of infections, marking a shift from its relatively low numbers earlier in the outbreak. ( read original story ...)