Sumo began a new tournament in front of a live audience Sunday, despite a steady rise in coronavirus infections, with fans voicing both joy and caution about watching the Japanese spectacle during the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s UK ambassador denies abuse of Uighurs despite fresh drone footage
Liu Xiaoming blames reports of forced sterilisation of women on ‘anti-China elements’ Heather Stewart Liu Xiaoming: ‘Uighur people enjoy peaceful, harmonious coexistence with other ethnic groups of ... ( read original story ...)
China says it will respond resolutely if UK sanctions officials
China will respond resolutely to any attempt by Britain to sanction Chinese officials following the imposition of a security law in Hong Kong, its ambassador in London said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
UK’s Raab Says Clear Uighurs in China Suffered Human Rights Abuses
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Sunday it was clear the Uighur minority in China had suffered abuses of their human rights. "It is clear that there are gross, egregious human rights ... ( read original story ...)
UAE- Hamdan bin Rashid appoints Board of Trustees of Al Maktoum Foundation
DUBAI, 18th July, 2020 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, has appointed a Board of Trustees of the Al Maktoum Foundation, headed by ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s car import drops in June
Vietnam imported 3,552 cars in June worth a total USD97.9 million, down 27% on-month. According to the General Customer Department, in May, the country spent USD109 million on importing 4,886 cars. ( read original story ...)
G20 finance chiefs hold teleconference on coronavirus pandemic
Finance Minister Taro Aso and Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda participated with the aim of revisiting the issue of debt relief for developing countries. ( read original story ...)
UK asks Japan for Huawei alternatives in 5G networks – Nikkei
The British government asked Japan to help build its 5G wireless networks without Huawei Technologies, citing NEC Corp and Fujitsu Ltd as potential alternative suppliers, the Nikkei business daily ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan among borrowers eligible for debt service suspension
Countries that benefit from DSSI are expected to make several commitments, including use of fiscal space for health expenditures. ( read original story ...)
ADB warns of stopping $500m worth loan release to Pakistan
Werner Liepach, Director General of the ADB, has sought clarification from Pakistan over its decision to change administrative handle of NDRMF, according to a letter seen by The Express Tribune. ( read original story ...)