Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that China withheld information about the coronavirus outbreak from the World Health Organization, and that the WHO's regulations "clearly failed" to prevent the ... ( read original story ...)
China failed to disclose coronavirus outbreak to WHO in timely manner -Pompeo
Top News China failed to disclose coronavirus outbreak to WHO in timely manner -Pompeo. Posted . U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the United States strongly b ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines protests China’s sea claim, weapon pointing
The Philippines is protesting China’s declaration that a Manila-claimed region in the disputed South China Sea is Chinese territory, and its aiming of weapons control radar at a Philippine navy ship ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch cites Hong Kong’s increasing closeness to China as a reason for rating downgrade
Ratings agency Fitch lowered Hong Kong's sovereign rating from AA to AA- with a stable outlook. The move was the agency's second downgrade of the city's rating in less than a year, and places Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong Is Extending Coronavirus Restrictions – Even as New Cases Dwindle to Zero
Hong Kong's conservative approach is in sharp contrast to the U.S., where some leaders are pushing to lift restrictions and reopen the economy as quickly as possible ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security chief warns of rising risk of ‘home-grown terrorism’
Critics say authorities in Hong Kong and Beijing are increasingly using the threat of what they call terrorism to justify calls for new national security laws. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reshuffles govt. as debate rages over Beijing’s role
Hong Kong unveiled a government shake-up on Wednesday that it said was aimed at reviving the financial hub's beleaguered economy and had nothing to do with a recent controversy over Beijing's role in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teens charged with murder over protest death
Hong Kong police charged on Wednesday two teenagers with murder over the death of an elderly man in a clash between rival protesters during the city's political unrest last year. Luo Chang-qing died ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus pandemic | India readying rapid response teams for Bangladesh, Bhutan, SL and Afghanistan
A 14-member rapid response team was sent to the Maldives last month to help the island nation set up coronavirus testing laboratories and train local medical professionals to fight the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain extends COVID-19 preventive measures to Ramadan
Preventive measures announced by the Government Executive Committee at a meeting chaired by Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa on Tuesday included limiting Iftar (breaking fast) to small family ... ( read original story ...)