U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar said on Thursday his upcoming trip to Taiwan is designed to reaffirm the United States' partnership with the Asian country, which he praised for its transparency and ... ( read original story ...)
Alex Azar’s trip to Taiwan is about refusing to appease China
Let’s hope the United States and the West are able to follow through to curtail Beijing's ambitions before it’s too late. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Pursuing First Acquisition Of High-End Drones From US
Taiwan is negotiating with the U.S. for the purchase of at least four high-end SeaGuardian military drones, sources told Reuters. This would be the first such purchase for Taiwan and one likely to ... ( read original story ...)
As Taiwan Prepares For First Visit Of Senior U.S. Official In 40 Years, China Warns Of ‘Countermeasures’
HHS Secretary Alex Azar’s official visit to Taiwan is a break from the U.S.’s “One China” policy that does not recognize Taiwan as a separate country. ( read original story ...)
Britain adds Belgium to travel quarantine list, adds Malaysia and Brunei to safe list
Passengers arriving into Britain from Belgium, the Bahamas and Andorra will need to quarantine for 14 days due to concerns over rising COVID-19 infection rates, transport minister Grant Shapps said on ... ( read original story ...)
Supporting Vulnerable Workers in Maldives Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
Tourism has helped lift Maldives out of poverty but since the lockdown was imposed, tourist arrivals have fallen to almost zero. Firms have been forced to lay off their workers or put them on ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Cyprus to send more medics, equipment to Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Cyprus’ foreign minister says a team of Cypriot doctors will travel to Lebanon Sunday to help treat the wounded from ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon detains 16 in Beirut port blast probe, Cyprus questions ship’s owner
Cyprus has located and questioned a Russian man named as the owner of the ship that carried the ammonium nitrate later abandoned in Beirut. ( read original story ...)
Timor-Leste, Agro-climate outlook, June 2020 [EN/Tetum]
Leste about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition and Drought; published on 06 Aug 2020 by WFP ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION: Upheaval in Timor-Leste a threat to Greater Sunrise scheme
Leste’s three top petroleum officials and the resignation of Xanana Gusmao from his petroleum responsibilities is a setback that c ... ( read original story ...)