China has issued new guidelines targeting the Christian faith, filmmakers claim, banning content such as miracles and healing in movies. ( read original story ...)
There’s no Cold War with China — and if there were, we couldn’t win
China dominates current discussions of foreign policy, primarily because it poses the greatest challenges to our national interests. But China also dominates the discussion because the covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Migrant Workers, Hong Kong Wave, TikTok: Your Tuesday Briefing
Good morning. We’re covering a devastating time for hundreds of millions of migrant workers, designers getting creative with face masks and a vacation ritual canceled this year. The pandemic has ... ( read original story ...)
The next global financial crisis looms as coronavirus batters demand, warns former Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief Joseph Yam
The world stands on the cusp of its third financial slump in a quarter of a century, as the cash unleashed by central banks is insufficient to stem the shrinking consumption caused by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Preventing famine and ensuring unrestricted humanitarian access in Yemen
English News and Press Release on Yemen about Contributions, Food and Nutrition, Epidemic, Insect Infestation and more; published on 28 Jul 2020 by Govt. UK ... ( read original story ...)
1st LD: Humanitarian crisis in Yemen has never been worse — UN official
General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock on Tuesday warned that the humanitarian crisis in Yemen has never been worse. "Famine is again on the horizon. Conflict is again escalating. The economy ... ( read original story ...)
Power Blackouts Could Tip Iraq’s Protesters Over the Edge
Chronic power outages combined with low oil prices threaten Iraq’s political stability, and OPEC’s second-biggest producer must act fast to boost electricity supply or face a new crisis within the ... ( read original story ...)
Anomali, TIS INTEC Group Partner to Provide Cybersecurity Services in Japan
TOKYO, July 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anomali, a leader in intelligence-driven cybersecurity solutions, today announced a partnership with TIS INTEC Group, an IT provider serving the needs of ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh sees record remittance inflow, foreign currency reserve in July
The foreign currency reserve and inward remittances hit new highs in the country in July amid the economic fallout triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.According to the Finance Ministry, the expatriates ... ( read original story ...)
China’s new green development fund raises $12 billion in phase 1
China's first dedicated environmental fund, which will invest in green projects and firms, has already raised 88 billion yuan ($12.59 billion) in its first phase, an environment ministry official said ... ( read original story ...)