U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar is the highest-level U.S. official to visit Taiwan in four decades, a trip condemned by China which claims the island as its own, further irritating Sino-U.S. relations ... ( read original story ...)
David and Goliath: China and Taiwan’s military mismatch
Few geopolitical contests are as mismatched as China and Taiwan. The Taiwan Strait remains one of the world's most dangerous flashpoints. Tensions are on the rise again with the US sending its highest ... ( read original story ...)
Azar Meets With Taiwan President Tsai on Breakthrough Visit
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen during the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)
Health chief Azar conveys support from Trump in Taiwan visit
U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar told Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday that it was a true honour to be in Taipei to convey a strong message of support from U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Brunei’s GDP to grow 1.6pc in 2020, says AMRO
Brunei’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow at 1.6 per cent in 2020, according to a forecast by a macroeconomic surveillance organisation, Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO). ( read original story ...)
Cyprus singer shines spotlight on refugees
Cypriot singer Alexia Vassiliou still remembers the sound of the sirens wailing eerily over her house when she was just a child to warn of the Turkish invasion. A revamped version of the concert is ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands tune in to Qatar’s first virtual fashion show
Audiences from around the world tuned into Qatar's first virtual fashion show on Thursday, August 6. Hosted by Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) in collaboration with United Development Company ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia school seen in viral photo temporarily closes after 9 students and staff members test positive for coronavirus
The school will be closed to in-person learning Monday and Tuesday; extracurricular activities will also be canceled. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus updates: Infections force Georgia school to go online; Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine explains testing mess; US surpasses 5M cases
The US smashed through another historic barrier by surpassing 5 million reported cases of COVID-19 Sunday — about 25% cases reported worldwide. ( read original story ...)
‘There’s no system in place’: Georgia aunt frustrated with school after nephews contract COVID
Angie Franks said her nephews are doing better now. But she worries the school system still doesn't have a plan for preventing further infections. ( read original story ...)