Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday retained coronavirus restrictions in the capital Manila until mid-August and announced free vaccines to combat a surge in infections that has ... ( read original story ...)
Macau Refutes Malaysia ‘s Claim Jho Low Is Hiding in Territory
Macau has disputed Malaysian authorities’ claim that Low Taek Jho is hiding in the territory as authorities continue with efforts to locate and bring the fugitive financier home to face justice for ... ( read original story ...)
Critics slam Hong Kong’s move to disqualify pro-democracy candidates from September election
The U.K. has condemned the disqualification of pro-democracy candidates from Hong Kong's upcoming legislative council election. ( read original story ...)
Reuters offers comprehensive coverage on the introduction of Hong Kong’s national security law
In the month since Beijing introduced Hong Kong’s new national security law, Reuters has been at the forefront of coverage of the bill and its far-reaching implications with a series of exclusives, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong says ‘resistance will continue’
Hong Kong's democracy camp will continue to fight Beijing's crackdown on political freedoms, prominent dissident Joshua Wong said Friday after he and other activists were barred from standing for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader to announce delay to Sept. 6 election on Friday
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is expected to announce later on Friday a postponement of the Sept. 6 election for seats in the Chinese-ruled city's legislature, local Cable TV reported. Lam is expected ... ( read original story ...)
A Kiwi in the Maldives: Yearning for home from my deserted island
I have watched with some envy how New Zealand has dealt with the pandemic and have returned to a life of normality. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Territory Claims In Bhutan, India “Testing” The World, Says US
China's territorial claims in Bhutan and the recent incursion into Indian land are indicative of their intentions, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday, adding that Beijing under ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese claims in Bhutan, incursion in India meant to test world, but tide turning: Mike Pompeo
WASHINGTON: China's territorial claims in Bhutan and the recent incursion into Indian land are indicative of their intentions, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday, adding that Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Territorial Claims in India, Bhutan Indicative of Their Intentions: Mike Pompeo
China recently staked claim over the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan at the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council and opposed funding to the project. ( read original story ...)