China’s legislature approved a sweeping new law aimed at quashing threats to national security in Hong Kong, rejecting Western criticism that Beijing’s efforts will curb people’s freedoms in the ... ( read original story ...)
China passes controversial Hong Kong national security law
China's top legislative body passed a controversial national security law on Tuesday that critics say will threaten the autonomy of Hong Kong and the freedoms of its citizens. ( read original story ...)
Companies prodded to rely less on China, but few respond
The United States, Japan and France are prodding their companies to rely less on China to make the world’s smartphones, drugs and other products ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls China’s reported move on Hong Kong ‘extremely regrettable’
Japan's top government spokesman said on Tuesday China's move to pass national security legislation for Hong Kong, if confirmed, was "extremely regrettable" and undermined credibility in the 'one ... ( read original story ...)
China Passes Security Law With Sweeping Powers Over Hong Kong
Lawmakers in Beijing voted in a process that has been criticized for its secrecy and haste. The law will extend the Communist Party’s reach into Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
China Releases American FedEx Pilot After Nine Months in Detention
Chinese authorities freed retired U.S. Air Force colonel Todd A. Hohn, who was under investigation for smuggling ammunition, easing a pressure point on the shipping giant that has been in Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
China conducting mass sterilization on Muslim minorities that could amount to genocide: Report
The Chinese government has deployed a mass sterilization campaign against Muslim ethnic minorities in the country's western provinces, according to a new report, which argues the tactics could amount ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Announces Extension of Unemployment Benefits
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Israel Katz, formerly Transportation Minister, at the opening ceremony of the Ramon Airport near Eilat on January 21, 2019. Israel will extend ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank Provides US$100 Million Top-Up Support to Jordan’s Accelerated Education Sector Reforms and Response to COVID-19 Crisis
English News and Press Release on Jordan about Education, Children, Refugees and Epidemic; published on 29 Jun 2020 by World Bank ... ( read original story ...)
What coronavirus success of Taiwan and Iceland has in common
Taiwan and Iceland both deployed a cooperative strategy early on in the COVID-19 pandemic – and it's helped win public trust. ( read original story ...)