Hong Kong police on Friday seized computers at the office of a prominent opinion pollster that was helping the city's pro-democracy opposition to conduct a primary election planned for the weekend. Th ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suspends plans for school reopening weeks after relaxing coronavirus lockdown restrictions
Hong Kong officials announced Friday that they are suspending classes in kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools after a recent spike in new coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan commends approved U.S. weapons sale worth $620M
The United States has approved Taiwan's purchase of upgrades to Patriot III missiles for about $620 million, a move that is being welcomed in Taipei amid high tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
US Okays Possible Sale Of F-35 Fighters For Japan, Patriot Missile Upgrade For Taiwan
The deals will bolster Japan and Taiwan's defense capabilities, and send a strong message to China that the U.S. will stand by its allies in the face of Beijing's aggressive actions. ( read original story ...)
The Maldives Is Reopening This Month to Cure Your Lockdown Malaise
The Maldives is reopening in a few days. The tropical island nation, which comprises nearly 1,200 islands in the Indian Ocean, is secluded by nature and well-suited to social distancing. To date, ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus announces British tourists can visit from August 1 – but with one strict rule
They should take the tests up to three days before their date of arrival into Cyprus, and the result must be negative ... ( read original story ...)
A decade of success in Cyprus
TMF Group, a leading provider of international business administration services, celebrates its tenth year anniversary in Cyprus in 2020. Its role in bringing U.S. companies closer to Cyprus has been ... ( read original story ...)
Former Barclays banker joked about his own ‘execution’ in Qatar calls
PCP, which led a parallel fundraising by Abu Dhabi, alleges that Barclays made secret side arrangements and paid undisclosed fees to Qatar as part of two £4bn cash calls. Barclays denies the claims. ( read original story ...)
Armenia’s new telecom player wins approval to buy Veon unit
A new telecom company in Armenia said on Friday it has won regulatory approval to buy the local unit of Veon VON.AS. Amsterdam-based Veon, which operates mobil ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia violates ceasefire with Azerbaijan 69 times
By Trend Over the past 24 hours, Armenian armed forces have violated the ceasefire along the line of contact between Azerbaijani and Armenian troops 69 times, Trend reports referring to Azerbaijani ... ( read original story ...)