The State Department announced Wednesday that it is ending three agreements with Hong Kong, amid China’s crackdown on freedoms in the territory — and escalating tensions between the U.S. and the …
U.S. ends 3 bilateral agreements with Hong Kong over new law
In a move that is expected to further heighten tensions between Washington and Beijing, the Trump administration on Wednesday suspended or terminated three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong.
Taiwan to stop local sales for Chinese TV streaming services, not block them
Taiwan plans to stop local sales for Chinese internet television streaming services operated by the likes of iQiyi and Tencent Holdings, according to regulations released this week, but does not plan …
Taiwan bans Chinese streaming services Tencent and iQiyi
Tencent Video and iQiyi both offer services that are similar to Netflix. They stream licensed content, and also produce original television shows and movies that have become popular with …
For USMNT, some clarity on the road to 2022 World Cup in Qatar
The Americans will open their Concacaf final-round schedule next June, probably at El Salvador or Trinidad and Tobago.
‘It’s his career’: Socceroos star Tom Rogic set for $7m Qatar move
Graham Arnold believes the mercurial midfielder’s mooted transfer could be a positive step if it brings the “smile” back to his face.
Qatar attends 5th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
The State of Qatar participated in the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament which began yesterday via video conferencing and will continue for two days. The Speaker of the Shura Council H …
Detained in Qatar: Sheikh Talal Al Thani’s wife says she doesn’t know anything about him
The case of Sheikh Talal Al Thani, detained in Qatar, took a new twist after the United Nations agreed to consider four cases related to the torture, injustice and abuse that the imprisoned royal and …
Singapore Director Faces More Charges in Wirecard-Tied Case
Singapore authorities have added two additional charges against the director of a local accounting firm in relation to the case tied to disgraced German payments company Wirecard AG.
Singapore to test workers in specific sectors every 14 days as part of rostered routine testing
Around 15,000 employers (78%) of eligible workers have logged in to HPB’s Swab Registration System (SRS) since it was launched on 1 August 2020. Around 15,000 employers (78%) of workers stayin …