US and Taiwan announce formal bilateral trade talks
The talks come weeks after a questionable visit to Taiwan simply by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.Continue Reading
Najib's final SRC appeal: Federal Court denies Hisyam's oral application to discharge self
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court denies Hisyam Teh Poh Teik’s oral application to discharge himself as the lead counsel for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the SRC International Sdn Bhd appeal. Read full storyContinue Reading
Japan urges its young people to drink more to boost economy
The government’s tax agency provides launched a programme to encourage a brand new generation of benefit drinkers.Continue Reading
Nationwide river flooding warning
The Royal Water sources Department has warned that forecast large rain could lead to flooding from overflowing streams nationwide from Saturday to next Wednesday.Continue Reading
What China’s Taiwan white paper is saying
By flying to Asia and landing in Taipei, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, disregarded the “one China” principle and the fact that Taiwan is a province of China. Pelosi stepped over China’s red line. And, as promised, China responded by holding live-fire drills all around the island for the first […]
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Turkey facing tough choice in Syria
Although the war in Syria has fallen away from the front pages, the conflict continues to simmer. So too does the endless diplomacy as the myriad groups and countries involved seek to extract deals that prioritize their national goals. In the midst of so much shifting sand, it is little wonder that rumors and comments […]
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It doesn’t take a spy to violate US Espionage Act
The federal court-authorized search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate has brought renewed attention to the obscure but infamous law known as the Espionage Act of 1917. A section of the law was listed as one of three potential violations under Justice Department investigation. The Espionage Act has historically been employed most often by […]
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AmCham promotes HK amid rising US-China tensions
A series of exactly what might normally be seen as typically forgettable chamber of business events has attracted controversy because of the where factor. People are referring to the American Holding chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Hong Kong, which from next month will host a 10-month-long series of events in which associates will look ahead on what […]
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Big Oil climate scenarios fall short of Paris goals
Several major oil companies, including BP and Shell, periodically publish scenarios forecasting the future of the energy sector. In recent years, they have added visions for how climate change might be addressed, including scenarios that they claim are consistent with the international Paris climate agreement. These scenarios are hugely influential. They are used by companies […]
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The last American in Kabul
The unsung hero of America’s victorious covert war – aka “Charlie Wilson’s War” – in defeating the Soviet military during their occupation of Afghanistan between 1979 and 1989 is a career US Foreign Service officer, retired ambassador Jon D Glassman. Glassman’s leadership as chief of mission at the US Embassy in Kabul from 1987 to […]
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