A maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center for Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets has officially opened on the island amid growing tensions between Taiwan and China. Taiwan President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan unveils US-backed fighter jet hub as tensions with China build
Taiwan touts defense investment amid growing China threat; Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu joins Martha MacCallum with insight on 'The Story.' ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: Veteran cop jailed for bribing fellow policeman
A policeman who bribed a fellow policeman was sentenced to 18 months’ jail by the Magistrate’s Court in the city. ( read original story ...)
Brunei: Mega Thai Bazaar launched in the capital
Organised by the Royal Thai Embassy in Brunei Darussalam, the three-day bazaar was officially launched by Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong and ... ( read original story ...)
Wildlife and waterways: 5 things to do in Brunei
Brunei, known for its small size and sleepy reputation, may not be on your travel bucket list. But it is one of two countries, besides New Zealand, that people in Singapore will be allowed to visit ... ( read original story ...)
Visitors from New Zealand, Brunei must use TraceTogether app in S’pore, keep it for 2 weeks after departure
This is to facilitate contact tracing should they test positive for Covid-19 during their stay here and within two weeks of their departure.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Bhutan lifts tobacco ban due to coronavirus
The remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, known for embracing gross national happiness and outlawing television until 1999, has now made the unusual decision to reverse a ban on the sale of tobacco, ... ( read original story ...)
Cieren Fallon is making a name for himself after getting onboard with Qatar Racing
CIEREN FALLON junior is the first to admit that it is an advantage to have one of the most famous surnames in Flat racing – his legendary father Kieren was a six-times champion jockey. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Qatar reports 208 Covid-19 cases, 220 recoveries
As many as 5,096 people were tested for Covid-19 over the last 24 hours, taking the total to 614,354 The Qatar health ministry on Friday reported 208 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait reports 633 new COVID-19 cases, total 83,578
There are 94 patients receiving intensive care treatment for coronavirus in Kuwait. Image Credit: Shutterstock Cairo: Kuwait has confirmed 633 new cases of the novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours ... ( read original story ...)