China’s current power grab in Hong Kong that virtually erases the ex-British colony’s self-governing status scares many Southeast Asian countries and nowhere are fears more palpable than in Vietnam. ( read original story ...)
Locusts Pose a Bigger Economic Threat to Pakistan Than the Virus
Swarms of locusts spreading across Pakistan are emerging as a bigger threat to the economy than the coronavirus pandemic, with the pests threatening farm output, livelihoods and food security. ( read original story ...)
Can the U.S. End China’s Control of the Global Supply Chain?
The trade war amplified calls in the U.S. and elsewhere for reducing dependence on China for strategic goods. Now, the pandemic has politicians vowing to take action. ( read original story ...)
Japan wants manufacturing back from China, but breaking up supply chains is hard to do
When Japanese firm Iris Ohyama agreed in April to begin producing much-needed face masks in Japan, it marked a win for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who wants to bring manufacturing back from China. ( read original story ...)
With China’s Economy Battered By Pandemic, Millions Return To The Land For Work
Measures to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic have devastated China's economy, shutting factories and urban jobs that millions of migrant workers depend upon. Many now seek jobs in their villages. ( read original story ...)
Ossoff looks to turn celebrity into Senate primary win in Georgia
Three years after a narrow defeat in the most expensive House race in U.S. history, Ossoff is fighting to become Democrats' nominee for Senate in Georgia. ( read original story ...)
Georgia budget gap passes $850 million as revenues again lag
With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia's shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May. Figures released Monday showed less of a decrease for ... ( read original story ...)
Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water announce opening dates
In accordance with Governor Kemp’s most recent Executive Order, Six Flags Over Georgia will operate at reduced attendance levels for the first week of operation and the first ... ( read original story ...)
Why Israel’s Victory Was So Swift and Decisive During the Six Day War
A look at how it was won and why the decision to attack was made. ( read original story ...)
UAE Mars mission: Hope project a ‘real step forward for exploration’
The first Arab space mission to Mars is preparing to lift off within weeks. Fuelling is due to begin next week. It will take seven months to travel the 493 million km (308 million miles) to reach Mars ... ( read original story ...)