[Analytics] WHO leader is stuck between feuding China and US
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was watching late-night television when he saw a hospital boss criticizing him…
Russia reopens the border with Abkhazia
MOSCOW, Aug 1, 2020, TASS. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed an order to…
Three people charged in Twitter hack that hit Biden and Obama Donie O'Sullivan
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 1, 2020, CNN. Three people were charged on Friday (Jul 31) for…
Most Canadians excited to see the sport back, even played in the heat of summer
TORONTO, Aug 1, 2020, National Post. As professional sports leagues spent the spring searching for…
Indonesia’s Bali reopens for domestic tourists with modest ceremony
NUSA DUA, Aug 1, 2020, The Jakarta Post. After a five-month hiatus imposed in response…
Vaccine needed before recovery road map: Philippine president Duterte
MANILA, Aug 1, 2020, Inquirer. President Rodrigo Duterte said he needed a vaccine against the…
Cambodian cross-border drug trafficker gets death sentence
TAY NINH, Aug 1, 2020, VNA. The People’s Court of the southern province of Tay…
[Analytics] China’s Space Silk Road reaches Mars and beyond
Most geopolitical analysis is pretty down to Earth. But don’t forget to look up: China’s…
China uses Hong Kong security law against US and UK-based activists
HONG KONG, Aug 1, 2020, The Guardian. Hong Kong police have issued arrest warrants for…
Mexico’s coronavirus death toll becomes third highest worldwide
MEXICO CITY, Aug 1, 2020, Reuters. Mexico’s confirmed coronavirus deaths rose to 46,688 on Friday,…
India’s army won’t take eyes off Ladakh
NEW DELHI, Aug 1, 2020, HT. With Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) dragging its feet…
Russia’s elections will now run for several days
MOSCOW, Aug 1, 2020, TASS. President Vladimir Putin signed a bill that amends Russian electoral…