The relationship between the U.S. in China is in trouble. That could have a huge impact on the global effort to fight climate change. ( read original story ...)
China to impose sweeping national security law in Hong Kong, bypassing city’s legislature
The announcement that Beijing wants to “improve” governance of the financial hub comes as it increasingly encroaches on the territory’s relative freedoms. ( read original story ...)
Maldives real estate – how to buy, is it a good investment, and what happens if the islands sink?
It may seem like the ultimate isolation destination for now but with the threat posed by climate change is a desert island retreat a wise investment? ( read original story ...)
Lessons for SA in fast-tracking poverty reduction
China represents the most successful case of poverty reduction in modern history, accounting for 70% of global poverty reduction since the 1980s. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Lebanon PM Warns of Major Food Crisis Amid Virus
Lebanon’s prime minister is warning of a major food crisis in the Mediterranean country which is facing an unprecedented economic and financial crisis made worse by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan reports 43 new COVID-19 cases,business resumes
Kyrgyzstan confirmed 43 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, raising its total number of infections to 1,313, with 14 deaths. Among the newly infected, four are medical workers, bringing the total number ... ( read original story ...)
UFC news: Darren Till reveals the funny message Israel Adesanya sent him after rejecting his idea to coach on The Ultimate Fighter
When UFC announced another season of The Ultimate Fighter was in the works, Darren Till had an idea. What if he and middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, were the two coaches? “No,” ... ( read original story ...)
OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe: UK statement
Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the virtual OSCE Permanent Council on. We welcome and thank Ambassador Chiveri and his colleagues for his report to the Permanent Council and the work they have ... ( read original story ...)
Etiqa gets go-ahead to expand into Cambodia
Etiqa Insurance & Takaful has been given the go-ahead by Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to expand its footprint and tap into a very unserved market. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s Weapons Buying Spree May Be Curtailed By Kingdom’s Financial Crisis
The unprecedented financial crisis currently engulfing Saudi Arabia – due to the double-whammy of low crude oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic – may severely dent the kingdom’s weapons-buying ... ( read original story ...)