The pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper founder and prominent Beijing critic was released after his arrest triggered an outpouring of support among the opposition as authorities enforce a new national ... ( read original story ...)
Lai’s Arrest Shows Why the West Lost Faith in Hong Kong Courts
The statements issued by China and Hong Kong after Monday’s arrest of media tycoon Jimmy Lai underlined just how quickly a national security law passed in June is undermining the city’s independent ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Plans to Shift Medical Supply Chain Away from China
The United States and Taiwan are making a public show of strengthening ties this week, signing a memorandum of understanding to improve cooperation in public health as part of a high-level U.S. visit ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia and Brunei added to ‘safe’ government quarantine list
The countries were added to a list of places from which travellers arriving back into England will not have to self-isolate for 14 days ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia and Brunei added to list of countries exempt from UK quarantine regulations
Passengers arriving in UK from both nations no longer have to self-isolate for 14 days following latest government decision ... ( read original story ...)
US Service Member Dies in Bahrain Noncombat Incident
A U.S. service member assigned to a Navy/Marine task force in Bahrain has died, officials with U.S. Central Command announced Tuesday. The service member, whose identity, gender and service ... ( read original story ...)
US service member found dead in Bahrain after noncombat-related incident
A U.S. service member was found dead in Bahrain on Tuesday from a noncombat-related incident, the Marine Corps announced. The service member, whose name is being withheld until 24 hours of next of kin ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s Latest Architectural Feat Will Have a Lasting Impact Around the Globe
During the month of August, the average temperature in Qatar reaches 105 degrees. The sweltering sun scorches the pavement as the air turns sticky with humidity. It’s safe to say this desert climate ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar denounces Emirati ruling in ‘intelligence’ case
Qatar has rejected and denounced the UAE Federal Court of Appeal's upholding of a life imprisonment sentence given to Omani citizen Abdullah al-Shamsi in the alleged case of intelligence sharing, as a ... ( read original story ...)
Mossad said to asks Qatar to keep funneling cash to Gaza in deescalation effort
Spy agency chief in talks with officials in Doha, whose transfers to coastal enclave are slated to expire in September; Hamas orders sharp rise in arson balloons launches ... ( read original story ...)