Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the ... ( read original story ...)
Global stocks mixed on unease over Hong Kong security law
Chinese tension over Hong Kong competes with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tensions over Hong Kong vied with optimism ... ( read original story ...)
President Xi’s pressure on Taiwan will ‘only intensify,’ says expert
Besides Taiwan's 2020 economic outlook, Michael Boyden of TASC Taiwan Asia Strategy Consulting discusses President Tsai Ing-Wen's quest to protect its democratic future. He says that constructive ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus Pledges to Cover Costs for Virus-Hit Tourists
Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation in the east Mediterranean island nation. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Cyprus to cover costs for infected tourists
India surpasses 150,000 coronavirus cases with another one-day high. — Las Vegas casinos to reopen June 4. NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover costs for anyone testing positive for the ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain McLaren face fresh uncertainty as McLaren cuts 1200 jobs
Bahrain McLaren are facing further uncertainty over their long-term future after co-title sponsor McLaren announced sweeping cuts across its business. On Tuesday, the automotive and technology company ... ( read original story ...)
Robots redefine diagnosis and treatment in Bahrain
Bahrain - The revolutionary use of medical robots in the nation’s fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will mark a qualitative shift in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses in the ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways to resume flights to 80 destinations by June
Qatar Airways was one of the few carriers to continue regular flights to 30 destinations during global lockdowns. ( read original story ...)
Kim Kardashian Helped Me With My Own Racial Identity, Until She Didn’t
Kim's racial ambiguity is hotly debated for good reason. But young Armenians all over don't always get to ignore complicated questions about race like she does. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s coronavirus contact tracing singles out LGBTQ community
The release of personal information that officials use to combat the pandemic is exposing a vulnerable population that would largely prefer to remain unseen ... ( read original story ...)