The twin blows of the pandemic and China’s continued intervention have some Hong Kong protestors wondering how long they can fight. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sanctions With Teeth
President Trump should announce an investigation into the assets of Chinese Communist officials. ( read original story ...)
Let’s greet Hong Kong exiles with open arms
The last act of British decolonisation was a lachrymose affair. The Royal Marine band played the hymn “The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended” and the heartache song Goodnight Irene; it was raining, it ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Tokyo Face New Spikes; Lufthansa Masks: Virus Update
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire vowed not to raise taxes, even as the pandemic dealt a bigger blow to the economy than expected. Hong Kong extended virus-prevention measures after a new cluster ... ( read original story ...)
South China Sea Dispute: Taiwan To Commission New Patrol Vessel, Make Advanced Jets
Taiwan is taking two big steps to strengthen the island’s presence in the South China Sea. The first is to commission its first 4,000-tonne coastguard offshore patrol vessel. The second step is to ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives brings forward reopening date to July
(CNN) — The Maldives is reopening to visitors, but while anyone with a super yacht or private jet can already head to the Indian Ocean destination, normal travelers will have to wait a few more weeks. ( read original story ...)
Maldives sets tourism reopening date for July
The Maldives is reopening to visitors, but while anyone with a super yacht or private jet can already head to the Indian Ocean destination, normal travelers will have to wait ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus to cover expenses for tourists who contract coronavirus
The country, which receives about 4 million tourists annually, rolled out the plan last month, NPR reports. "The Cyprus government is committed to taking care of all travelers who test positive during ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia May Face a New Lockdown, Prime Minister Says
Armenia may have to impose a new total lockdown if people do not follow hygiene rules, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Tuesday after the number of confirmed coronavirus cases topped 10,000. ( read original story ...)
Uber fee, freight bill top Georgia lawmakers’ transportation priorities
Georgia's General Assembly will likely take up a 50-cent ride-for-hire fee when it resumes its session this month. ( read original story ...)