In a new era of tighter Chinese government control of Hong Kong, the city is likely to see the sun set on broad media freedoms it has enjoyed since the 1997 handover to Chinese control. ( read original story ...)
The Maldives reopens on July 15, but can it tempt travellers back?
Visitors from around the world are permitted to enter with no quarantine on arrival, but the country’s very openness could work against it. ( read original story ...)
Royal baby: Bhutan’s King and Queen finally announce name of latest addition
The newest member of Bhutan’s royal family arrived on March 19, 2020. Royal fans have been waiting almost four months to find out the tot’s name. He is the second child of the King and Queen of Bhutan ... ( read original story ...)
Causeway From Saudi Arabia to Bahrain to Reopen in Late July
The roadway linking Bahrain to Saudi Arabia is expected to reopen on July 27, Asharq Al-awsat newspaper reported citing people familiar with the matter, ending a costly closure introduced to stop the ... ( read original story ...)
Splash back: Qatar reopens beaches after virus closure
Residents of Qatar cautiously returned to beaches on Wednesday as the Gulf state, with one of the world's highest per capita coronavirus infection rates, continued to relax restrictions. Sun-lovers an ... ( read original story ...)
Atlanta, Georgia, Faces Heavy Flooding After Rainstorm
Georgia will play a major role in climate policy in 2020 — it's the only state with two U.S. Senate races on the ballot this year. Climate action groups have thrown their weight behind Democrats Jon ... ( read original story ...)
The United States must stand with Georgia’s fight for freedom
The world looks to the United States as an example and if we don’t hold Russia accountable for eroding freedom, who will? ( read original story ...)
BREAKING: Georgia dog tests positive for virus that causes COVID-19
The first U.S. case of an animal testing positive for COVID-19 was a tiger at a NY zoo, according to the CDC. A small number of pet cats have tested positive for the virus, which ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor Bottoms: Georgia is paying the price now for ‘aggressive’ reopening amid pandemic
Increasing levels of the virus and scenes of packed bars in the city and beyond have health experts warning that the pandemic could soon be out of control. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Breaks Single-Day Coronavirus Record For Second Day in A Row
Georgia's Department of Health recorded nearly 3,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the same day the state confirmed the highest number of active hospitalizations. ( read original story ...)