Hong Kong passed a law Thursday making it a crime to disrespect China’s national anthem, but pro-democracy activists disregarded the new rules and proceeded to hold a candlelight vigil in Victoria ... ( read original story ...)
Senators Push ‘Unprecedented’ Sanctions on China Over Hong Kong
A Senate Republican who’s sponsoring legislation to penalize banks that work with Chinese officials moving to crack down on dissent in Hong Kong said his bill would bring “unprecedented” action to the ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Aims to Reconcile Financial System Loss Figures Next Week
Lebanon will decide on one approach on figures it is presenting in IMF negotiations, the presidency said on Thursday, seeking to reconcile different approaches taken by the government and central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Validity Finance Hires Arbitral Atty To Head New Israel Office
Litigation funder Validity Finance has opened its first international office in Tel Aviv, making it the first U.S-based litigation finance firm to set up shop in Israel, the company has announced. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Farms Face $3 Billion Hit From Palm Oil Worker Shortage
The coronavirus pandemic has left Malaysia’s palm oil industry without enough workers, a shortage that could cost farmers as much as 25% of their annual production -- a loss worth about $2.8 ... ( read original story ...)
India imposes anti-dumping duty on electronic calculators from Malaysia
The revenue department said electronic calculators are exported to India from Malaysia below their associated normal price, thus amounting to dumping.Imports of electronic calculators from Malaysia ... ( read original story ...)
OPEC+ Talks Hit Impasse as Iraq Goes Slow With Output Cuts
Talks to extend OPEC+ production cuts hit an impasse on Thursday after Iraq said it will only be able to reach its output target at the end of July, defying an ultimatum from Saudi Arabia and Russia ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan successfully used viral memes, animal mascots, and teddy bears to fight its coronavirus outbreak — here’s the playbook
Taiwanese restaurants are using teddy bears to encourage social distancing. A Shiba Inu dog delivers safety guidelines to the public. ( read original story ...)
Armed with shotguns, a dozen men are guarding Russian restaurant against looters in downtown San Diego
I'm not easily scared. And I will protect what's mine,' said restaurateur Ike Gazaryan, owner of Pushkin Russian Restaurant ... ( read original story ...)
Progressive ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s freezes when it comes to Palestine
Iconic creamery has been vocal advocate for Black Lives Matter movement, but refuses to halt operations in illegal Israeli settlements ... ( read original story ...)