Pro-democracy activist says he did not expect to be arrested so soon given the global outcry, and that it suggested chaos in the ranks ... ( read original story ...)
Released tycoon Lai says Hong Kong needs patient, not radical, democracy campaign
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai said on Thursday he was overwhelmed by the support he got after becoming the most high-profile person to be arrested under a new national security law and urged ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to boost defence spending 10% in face of China pressure
Taiwan's defence spending next year is set to grow 10.2% compared with this year, according to Reuters calculations, as the government ramps up military investment in the face of increased pressure ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Seeks to Start Free-Trade Talks With U.S.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said she wants to start talks on a free-trade pact with the U.S., part of a broad effort to deepen her island democracy’s partnership with Washington and resist ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Foxconn second-quarter results topped expectations: Kirkland Capital
Hon Hai Precision Industry, which trades as Foxconn Technology Group, is also "doing the right thing" by being quick to diversify its manufacturing business out of China due to emerging U.S.-China ... ( read original story ...)
How are robots helping Qatar tackle Covid-19?
From disinfecting public spaces to helping enforce social distancing rules, and much more, robots play an important role in global efforts to confront Covid-19. In this question and answer feature, fa ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar- Point’s Lightning strike sinks Columbus in marathon duel
Brayden Point scored the winner in quintuple overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Tuesday in the fourth-longest game in Stanley Cup playoff history. A na ... ( read original story ...)
$8 million in drugs seized in largest heroin bust in Georgia’s history, officials say
An Atlanta man has been indicted on federal charges related to the largest heroin bust in Georgia's history, according to officials. ( read original story ...)
Georgia records two days of 100-plus virus deaths
Georgia reported more than 100 newly confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday for the second straight day, a death toll that has accelerated following the persistent surge in new coronavirus cases seen ... ( read original story ...)
Solidarity overcomes challenges: UNRWA and KSrelief support two generations of a Palestine refugee family in Jordan
English News and Press Release on Jordan about Health, Protection and Human Rights, Epidemic and more; published on 12 Aug 2020 by UNRWA ... ( read original story ...)