British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that Britain must able to speak out about "serious concerns" about the origins of COVID-19, Hong Kong and the country's critical national ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo criticises HSBC for backing Hong Kong security law
Mr Pompeo said the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) "browbeating" of HSBC "should serve as a cautionary tale". He said that last week's signing of a petition supporting the new leg ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor Secures Government Aid for US-Based Chip Plant
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM), the semiconductor company building a $12 billion plant in Arizona, has reportedly secured aid from federal and state governments. Citing TSMC Chairman ... ( read original story ...)
Fearing Arrest for Pro-democracy Activity in Hong Kong, Protestor Flees to Taiwan
As Beijing tightens control over Hong Kong, some Hong Kong residents who participated in months of pro-democracy protests are opting to self-exile to avoid being charged with the vaguely defined ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Fighter Jets Chase Away Chinese Sukhois After US Navy Plane Flies Over Island
The skies over Taiwan have been a busy place in recent days as Chinese Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker fighter jets were given verbal warnings by Taiwanese Air Force fighter jets to leave the airspace before ... ( read original story ...)
Nahida next high commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei
Nahida Rahman Shumona, who is currently serving as director general of regional organisations wing at the foreign affairs ministry, has been appointed as the next high commissioner of Bangladesh to ... ( read original story ...)
Human rights activist Nabeel Rajab released from Bahrain prison
Bahrain has released human rights activist Nabeel Rajab after nearly four years in prison on charges of criticizing the government online, his organization confirmed. ( read original story ...)
Palestine to declare state along pre-1967 border if Israel annexes West Bank
In a dramatic announcement designed to grab global attention, the Palestinian prime minister has vowed that he will declare independence for Palestine if Israel follows through on its threat to annex ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Oman records 689 new cases; tally at 18,887
Oman has confirmed 689 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking to 18,887 the country's overall infections, the Omani news agency ONA reported Wednesday. The newly diagnosed cases include 334 Omanis ... ( read original story ...)
Oman approves $779m funding to support development projects
Oman’s ruler, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, has given the go ahead for RO300 million ($779m) to be spent on developmental projects to support the country’s economic growth, according to the state-run Oman ... ( read original story ...)