China and the United States are veering toward a "new Cold War," Beijing's foreign minister warned just one day after Hong Kong protests reignited. ( read original story ...)
U.S. threatens China with sanctions over handling of pro-democracy protesters
The Trump administration is threatening new sanctions over China's crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong. Protesters clashed with police over a proposed national security law from ... ( read original story ...)
World Health Organization Renews Praise for China in Response to Coronavirus
World Health Organization officials have renewed praise for China in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, citing its “openness” to the prospect of scientific inquiries involving foreign experts into the ... ( read original story ...)
China demands US withdraw sanctions on tech suppliers
China has demanded that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people
Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar has ‘solid line-up’ of infrastructure, hospitality projects in preparation of 2022 influx of visitors
Qatar still has a “solid line-up” of infrastructure and hospitality projects to prepare itself for the large influx of visitors in 2022, although the tournament’s flagship projects ... ( read original story ...)
Link between Lebanon and Syria’s economies spells disaster for both
Lebanon’s and Syria’s economies are inextricably linked, and now a deepening economic crisis in Lebanon is spurring similar consequences across the border where the value of both local currencies is ... ( read original story ...)
BERNAMA: Azerbaijan continues to progress and develop despite past difficulties
The Malaysian national news agency BERNAMA has published an article on 28 May-the Republic Day of Azerbaijan.Headlined “Azerbaijan continues ... ( read original story ...)
Azeri journalist wins third case at ECHR, but few expect Azerbaijan to change
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has made a third ruling in favour of Azeri investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova (pictured above). The Azerbaijani government has been ordered to pay 6, ... ( read original story ...)
First Airlines Removed Economy Seats For Cargo. Now Business Seats Are Being Swapped For Medical Freight At Air Astana During Coronavirus
It is no longer surprising to see empty aircraft – not flights without passengers, but planes stripped of seats so medical cargo can be carried in the cabin. The latest airline to modify passenger ... ( read original story ...)