China's government last month imposed a national security law on Hong Kong outlawing subversion, which it warned was a "sword" hanging over the head of democracy protesters. In some of the most ... ( read original story ...)
China condemns Germany’s Hong Kong extradition suspension
China has condemned Germany's decision to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, accusing Berlin of a “serious breach of international law.” Germany's foreign minister announced the suspens ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is setting up a postponed election without a real opposition
Hong Kong's decision to bar 12 pro-democracy candidates from standing in now postponed elections has raised serious concerns over whether genuine political opposition will be tolerated in the city ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan grandparents go viral on Instagram modelling abandoned clothes
Octogenarian laundry owners amass nearly 600,000 followers with attitude-filled fashion portraits ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: No Covid-19 cases for 86 straight days as country celebrates Raya Haji
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 1 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Brunei reported no new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday with the national tally of cases standing at 141. It marked the 86th consecutive day without new ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia reports no new COVID-19 cases for 3rd consecutive day
"We tested a total of 306 people for COVID-19 yesterday, including two suspected cases of COVID-19 in Zamiin-Uud soum of Mongolia's southeastern province of Dornogovi and the results were all negative ... ( read original story ...)
Durban couple stuck in Laos during lockdown become overnight travel celebrities
Candy and Jonty King, aka Candy and the King, used their time in Laos to help rebuild tourism at the destination. ( read original story ...)
Laos: Govt suspends shuttle flights due to Covid-19 fear
The government has suspended shuttle flights after operating them with some countries for some time as the challenge of a possible Covid-19 outbreak arises in the days ahead, the task force committee ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan lowers outlook, expects economy to shrink by 5% this year
Azerbaijan has lowered its economic outlook, projecting its oil-driven economy will shrink by 5% this year from an earlier forecast of 3.8%, the finance ministry said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Why Economic Sanctions on Syria Must Stop
English News and Press Release on Syrian Arab Republic about Health, Protection and Human Rights and Epidemic; published on 01 Aug 2020 by HART ... ( read original story ...)