China’s expanding network of infrastructure and overseas investment projects pose a danger to America and the free world, the US secretary of state has warned in a further sign of the deepening rift ... ( read original story ...)
ASX set for opening gains, amid rising tensions with China
The total sum would encompass effectively all imports coming from China into the US, marking an almost complete break-down in the trade relationship between the US and China. The MSCI World Index fell ... ( read original story ...)
Tibetan exile govt urges China to reveal whereabouts of Panchen Lama
Tibet's parliament-in-exile on Sunday called for Beijing to confirm the "well-being and whereabouts" of the Panchen Lama, the second-most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism's largest school, a ... ( read original story ...)
WH trade adviser pressed to defend China accusations
Peter Navarro, one of President Donald Trump's top economic advisers, excoriated China 's response to the coronavirus outbreak Sunday, accusing the country of hiding the virus from the world and ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo warns China over interference with U.S. journalists in Hong Kong
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said it had come to his attention that the Chinese government had threatened to interfere with the work of U.S. journalists in Hong Kong, and said any ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei reports no new COVID-19 cases for 10 straight days
Brunei reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, with the national tally of cases standing at 141, marking the tenth consecutive day without new cases since May 7. According to Brunei's Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways Launches Generous Cancellation Policy That Allows For Unlimited Changes Through 2020
Qatar Airways is launching an unprecented new change and cancellation policy that could translate to significant flexibility and cost savings for travelers later this year. ( read original story ...)
With 19 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases And No Deaths, Laos To Loosen Lockdown
Starting Monday, the Southeast Asian country will open some schools and more businesses. It will also allow its citizens to travel domestically. ( read original story ...)
Israel swears in unity government after long political crisis
Israel has sworn in a unity government after the longest political crisis in the country's history, and amid the coronavirus pandemic. Under a power-sharing deal agreed in April, right-wing PM ... ( read original story ...)
After three elections and political deadlock, Israel finally swears in new government
Israel's new government, headed once again by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was sworn into office on Sunday, ending nearly a year and a half of political stalemate involving three stormy ... ( read original story ...)