Donald Trump to add more countries to US travel ban
WASHINGTON D.C., Jan 22, 2020, AFP. US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration…
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[Analytics] Australian bushfires are a warning of climate catastrophe. Is Hong Kong listening?
As horrific as the recent bush fires in Australia have been, a satellite image attributed…
New Caledonia warns of dengue outbreak risk
NOUMEA, Jan 21, 2020, RNZ. New Caledonians are being urged to take utmost care so…
[Analytics] Top risks in Asia in early 2020
I hope everyone’s 2020 is off to a reasonable start. The pace of global events…
Meghan ‘may never return to UK’ in official role after royal separation deal
LONDON, Jan 19, 2020, SMH. A former press secretary to the Queen has joined a…
Australian tourism industry seeks urgent help as cost of bushfires grows
MELBOURNE, Jan 18, 2020, Reuters. Australia’s peak tourism body estimated the country’s bushfire crisis has…
[Analytics] Is Singapore ready for malign foreign influence?
Singaporean politicians and commentators repeatedly emphasise the dangers of malign foreign interference. Attention has moved…
Rain hits Australian fires, but blazes still rage
SYDNEY, Jan 17, 2020, AFP. Heavy rain fell on bushfires in eastern Australia Friday for…
New wave of government funding to help bushfire victims in Australia
SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2020, AAP. Charities will get more government funding to hand out food…
Measles cases in PNG increases
PORT MORESBY, Jan 15, 2020, NBC News / PNG Today. Papua New Guinea has confirmed…
Melbourne smothered in smoke as Australian bushfires burn despite cool change
MELBOURNE, Jan 14, 2020, Reuters. Australia’s devastating bushfire season is far from over despite cooler…
Flights in Saipan cancelled due to Philippines eruption
SAIPAN, Jan 14, 2020, RNZ. The eruption of Taal volcano in the Philippines has led…