The Trump administration and other Western nations have a growing interest in an alliance to establish critical supply chains outside of China, but the plan for how to do it remains in its infancy. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Hong Kong Increasing Coronavirus Testing
Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam says the territory is ramping up testing, especially for airport workers and caregivers at homes for the elderly and disabled. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents face strict airport measures while returning home
I think the reality is that we are going to really aim together to get there as quickly as possible, but we’re going to pay attention to the data and science.” Acknowledging that residents are growing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong anti-government protester shot, another set on fire
Warning: This video is graphic. In Hong Kong, an anti-government protester was shot at point blank range while another man was set on fire. Both incidents were caught on tape. It’s the worst weekday ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president rejects Chinese rule, calls for talks to coexist
Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its "one country, two systems" offer of autonomy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, in a strong rejection of China's sovereignty claim, but ... ( read original story ...)
Oman-owned chemicals giant eyes new capacity growth in 2021
Muscat: Wholly Omani owned OQ Chemicals (formerly Oxea) – a global manufacturer of oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives – says it plans to boost its output of carboxylic acids, which are a key ... ( read original story ...)
Man sentenced to death in Singapore via Zoom call
A man has been sentenced to death in Singapore via a Zoom video-call for his role in a drug deal, the city-state's first case where capital punishment has been delivered remotely. Punithan Genasan, a ... ( read original story ...)
Unpaid foreign domestic workers stranded in crisis-hit Lebanon
A week after her Lebanese employer kicked her out without her luggage, pay or passport, all Ethiopian domestic worker Sofia wants is to go home as Lebanon begins repatriations. Lebanon is suffering ... ( read original story ...)
Palestinian President Announces Exit from All Agreements with U.S. and Israel Over ‘Deal of the Century’
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said he would leave "all agreements and understandings with the American and Israeli governments," including those pertaining to security issues. ( read original story ...)
Abbas says PA no longer to abide by accords with Israel, US
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority will no longer be committed to any signed agreements with Israel or the United States, following Israel’s pledge to annex large parts ... ( read original story ...)