Demosisto, Studentlocalism, National Front political groups to cease operations in Hong Kong as security law passes
TAIPEI, Jul 1, 2020, Taiwan News. Three political groups have announced that they will disband…
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Singapore home prices decline, and the worst may not be over
SINGAPORE, Jul 1, 2020, Bloomberg. Singapore home prices fell the most in three years in…
Bangladesh capital’s metro rail project may be delayed by pandemic
DHAKA, Jul 1, 2020, Kyodo. Bangladesh’s Japan-financed metro rail project for the capital Dhaka, already…
China opens new border dispute with Bhutan
NEW DELHI, Jul 1, 2020, IANS. Continuing with its expansionist agenda, China has now created…
Singapore’s general election 2020 is a crisis election that will shape the future: PM Lee
SINGAPORE, Jul 1, 2020, ST. This is a crisis election, and the path Singapore takes…
Bill to allow virtual marriages filed in the Philippines
MANILA, Jul 1, 2020, The Manila Times. Kabayan part-list Rep. Ron Salo on Tuesday filed…
Pakistani govt not going anywhere, opposition should wait 3 years: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 1, 2020, The Nation. Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said government is…
EU safety agency suspends PIA’s authorisation to operate in Europe for 6 months
BRUSSELS, Jul 1, 2020, Reuters. The European Union Air Safety Agency (EASA) has suspended the…
Conditions Rohingya’s return to Myanmar has not improved: UN
GENEVA, Jul 1, 2020, Anadolu Agency. The UN human rights chief on Tuesday expressed regret…
Nepal’s ruling party leaders demand PM Oli’s resignation
KATHMANDU, Jul l, 2020, ToI. Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s recent remarks that efforts…
113 arrested for violating quarantine measures at a bar in the Philippines
MANILA, Jun 30, 2020, PhilStar. A total of 113 people arrested for supposedly violating general…
Chinese President Xi Jinping signs national security law for Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Jun 30, 2020, SCMP. President Xi Jinping has signed the national security legislation…