As much of the world looks elsewhere, many of China’s 1.4 billion people are turning to an ancient form of humour born from sadness to help lift themselves up. ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: South Korea votes; China concern at US freeze of WHO funds
Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic: - South Koreans back Moon in pandemic poll - South Korean voters turned out in force to back President Moon Jae-in's ... ( read original story ...)
China forces EU to tone down fake news dossier
The European Union’s diplomatic service removed from a report claims of a coronavirus disinformation campaign by China, including evidence that it was targeting France.Leaked emails revealed yesterday ... ( read original story ...)
No Coronavirus Patients in Wuhan Hospitals, China Says: Live Coverage
Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain will return to work on Monday after being treated for the coronavirus. Children in Spain play outside for the first time in weeks. Hong Kong has its first ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Break up Pro-democracy Singing Protest at Mall
Hong Kong riot police armed with shields dispersed a crowd of 300 pro-democracy activists holding a singing protest in an upmarket shopping mall on Sunday, despite a ban on public gatherings of more ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball Is Back in Taiwan—With Cardboard Cutouts Instead of Fans
The Chinese Professional Baseball League is one of the only pro sports leagues in the world currently operating. They even have bench-clearing brawls. ( read original story ...)
Brunei kick-starts month-long fasting of Ramadan amid Covid-19 fighting
Muslims in Brunei observed the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Saturday evening amid the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The daily period of fasting starts at the breaking of dawn ... ( read original story ...)
Maubere Timor: Keeping Timor-Leste’s songs of resistance alive
Presumed dead for years, musician and independence fighter Berliku returns to pay tribute to his nation through music. ( read original story ...)
Qatar banks post more than 9% jump in total assets in March: QCB
The credit line of Qatar's commercial banks, especially for the private sector, appears to be strong, thus helping in a more than 9% year-on-year growth in their total assets in March 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Kemp announces new mobile testing initiative for Georgia
As the state begins to loosen restrictions in place to stem the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Brian Kemp is announcing a new mobile testing initiative for Georgia communities ... ( read original story ...)