A billboard on the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in Central area in Hong Kong, south China, June 29, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s bourse reaps benefits of China homecomings
Less than a year after its pursuit of the London Stock Exchange Group ended in humiliating failure, the Hong Kong stock exchange is back on the front foot. Shares in Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police given new surveillance powers
Police in Hong Kong have been given new powers to enforce its “national security law”, including the right to censor internet content and conduct searches without judicial approval.Carrie Lam, the ... ( read original story ...)
TikTokalypse: U.S. and Hong Kong TikTok users freak out as global politics threatens their access to the app
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News on Monday that he is "looking at" banning TikTok and other Chinese social media apps. ( read original story ...)
The Maldives to Reopen for International Tourism July 15
The Maldives will reopen to international tourism on July 15. In what's certainly welcome news for eager travelers, the South Asian island destination will not require healthy visitors to quarantine ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia voter registration deadline extended for primary runoffs
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday that Georgia's voter registration deadline for state and local primary runoffs is now July 13. ( read original story ...)
Georgia cases pass 100,000; Kemp beseeches local officials
More than 100,000 Georgians have been confirmed to have coronavirus infections, as the number of people currently sick enough with COVID-19 to be hospitalized pushed past 2,000 on Tuesday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia public university system will require masks for fall 2020 semester
The school system plans to resume in-person learning this fall. ( read original story ...)
Oman reports 1,262 new COVID-19 cases, 48,997 in total
MUSCAT, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Oman on Tuesday reported 1,262 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections in the country to 48,997. Omani Ministry of Health said in a statement that the new cases ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore in Survival Mode Looks to Reinvent Itself. Yet Again
The pandemic is proving the ultimate test for Singapore, the tiny city-state that has a reputation of reinventing itself during times of crises. ( read original story ...)