Investigators in Pakistan have located the cockpit voice recorder for a jetliner that crashed into a residential neighborhood of Karachi six days ago, killing all but two of the 99 people aboard. ( read original story ...)
New security laws blur line between Hong Kong and mainland
Beijing government says new laws on security and the national anthem will not infringe on Hong Kong's freedoms. Japan and other democracies criticized the move. The Trump administration said it no ... ( read original story ...)
Butterfly Effect: China’s Real Target Is Taiwan
For Xi Jinping, the new controversial law for Hong Kong is a means to send a message to Taiwan and the West, and to regain domestic credibility. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sends 100K N95 Masks to North Carolina
The gift of 100,000 N95 masks for NC healthcare workers comes as the state says it's still waiting or 14.4 million ordered masks. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pledges help for fleeing Hong Kongers, riles China
Taiwan promised on Thursday to settle Hong Kongers who flee the Chinese-ruled city for political reasons, offering help from employment to counselling, and prompting angry condemnation from Beijing as ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus to pay for the vacation of tourists who catch the coronavirus during their stay
The Cypriot government has said it will cover the vacation costs of any tourists who contract the coronavirus while holidaying in the country. ( read original story ...)
To Lure Back Tourists, Cyprus Says It Will Cover Costs If They Contract COVID-19
Cyprus "is committed to taking care of all travelers who test positive during their stay, as well as their families and close contacts," the government says. ( read original story ...)
Cyprus will cover vacation costs for tourists who test positive for coronavirus
Cyprus will cover vacation costs for tourists who contract the coronavirus, the government said this week as officials prepare for the island country to reopen for travelers.Cyprus is allowing ... ( read original story ...)
Australia to refocus international aid to health security on doorstep
Australia will divert A$280 million ($185.25 million) in overseas aid this year to bolster the response of its closest neighbours to the coronavirus pandemic, with Canberra warning the stability of ... ( read original story ...)
Tour de France: Mark Cavendish’s selection chances not ‘automatic’, says Bahrain-McLaren team principal
Mark Cavendish's chances of being selected for this year's Tour de France have been hampered by the coronavirus pandemic, says Bahrain-McLaren team principal. ( read original story ...)