Even as the global economy reels from the coronavirus pandemic, Beijing implemented its controversial national security law for Hong Kong this month. This resulted in strong condemnation and punitive ... ( read original story ...)
China vows retaliation as Trump slaps sanctions on officials, companies interfering with Hong Kong’s autonomy
Michael Pillsbury, director of the Center on Chinese Strategy at The Hudson Institute, breaks down the latest in the souring relationship between Washington and Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Missiles Should Make China Think Twice About Invading
China is Taiwan’s number one security concern. Taiwan walks a fine line between keeping tensions with China low, while ensuring security via a credible weapons capability. Historically, this has meant ... ( read original story ...)
Superpowers face off over South China Sea, as Taiwan drills for war
The roar of war crackled across the Taiwan Strait from a sandy beach on the west coast of the independent island towards the Chinese shoreline just 100 miles away.Missiles fired from attack ... ( read original story ...)
10 injured in Bahrain blast
Ten people were injured in an explosion inside a restaurant in Bahrain, according to media reports. The casualties were two Bahraini nationals and eight Asians, Akhbar Al Khaleej newspaper said. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Sued to Block Atlanta’s Face Mask Ordinance. Here’s What to Know
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging restrictions implemented by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, including her ordinance mandating residents wear masks, to help stem the ... ( read original story ...)
Dialogue needed over issue of Lebanon’s ‘neutrality’ in region: PM Diab
Lebanon's Prime Minister Hassan Diab said on Saturday dialogue was needed over the country's stance on regional conflicts, after meeting with a top Christian cleric who has urged Lebanon to remain ... ( read original story ...)
Laos: The Lancang-Mekong river cooperation sees regional countries battle severe drought
In China, it's known as the Lancang River. Once it flows out of Yunnan Province, it's called the Mekong, which runs through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Its waters feed more than ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Israel Adesanya to defend middleweight belt against Paulo Costa at UFC 253
Adesanya captured the full middleweight belt in 2019 with an impressive win over Robert Whittaker, then beat Yoel Romero via unanimous decision at UFC 248 in March. There has been ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands protest over Israel coronavirus response – as it happened
Follow all the developments live ... ( read original story ...)