President Rodrigo Duterte has been promised by his Chinese counterpart that the Philippines "as a friendly neighbor" will be prioritized when China is able to develop a vaccine against COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protest marks anniversary of violent police clash
More than 100 people in Hong Kong have joined a lunchtime protest marking the one-year anniversary of a clash with police outside the semi-autonomous Chinese city’s legislature ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, China governments reject UK ‘interference’ and ‘biased’ criticism
The Hong Kong government and China's foreign ministry branch in the city hit back on Friday at a report by Britain criticising Beijing's plans for national security legislation, saying it was "biased" ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: judge finds teacher guilty of assaulting officer, questions mental state in remanding to psychiatric facility
A primary schoolteacher has been found guilty of assaulting a police officer last November and sent to a psychiatric facility ahead of sentencing, after the magistrate suggested he was mentally unfit ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Face Police Charges
Hong Kong police on Friday told nine more pro-democracy activists that they would face charges for “inciting” people to participate in last week’s rally to commemorate the June 4, 1989, Tiananmen ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan airport offers ‘pretend to go abroad’ airport tours amid Covid-19 pandemic
"Can't leave (Taiwan), then pretend to go abroad at Songshan," a flier posted to the airport's website read. Songshan is the smaller of Taipei's two international airports and is located in the center ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Maldives allows people out during daytime
The Maldives will further relax coronavirus restrictions from Monday, allowing people to leave their homes during daytime. The Indian Ocean archipelago known ... ( read original story ...)
With healthcare in focus, Cyprus reopens for visitors
Cyprus reopened its airports on Tuesday after almost three months of lockdown, hoping its record in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and a pledge of free medical treatment for any COVID-19 cases ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain Petroleum decides to let go of ‘hundreds’ of expat staff
Bahrain Petroleum becomes the latest state owned entity in the Gulf to confirm redundancies of expat workers. Image Credit: AP Abu Dhabi: Bahrain Petroleum Company is reducing its fixed costs by ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Armenia Extends Emergency for Another Month
Authorities in Armenia have extended the state of emergency for another month until July 13, saying the coronavirus continues to remain a threat. ( read original story ...)