Hong Kongers reflect on Taiwan, an imperfect exile

TAIPEI: For Lam Wing-kee, a Hk bookstore owner who had been detained by law enforcement in China just for five months intended for selling sensitive books about the Communist Party, coming to Taiwan was a logical step. An tropical isle just 640km through Hong Kong, Taiwan is close not justContinue Reading

Northern Korea’s Kim desires stronger war deterrent amid international worry about potential nuclear test

SEOUL: Northern Korean leader Betty Jong Un ordered a strengthening from the country’s defence capabilities as he wrapped up a key meeting with best military officials, state media said on Friday (Jun 24), raising concerns about its possible addition associated with tactical nuclear weapons. The meeting has been closely watchedContinue Reading

Sri Lanka parliament shuts earlier after petrol operates out

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s parliament offers cancelled its staying sittings for the 7 days to save fuel, authorities said Thursday (Jun 23), with a disastrous economic crisis rapidly depleting the island place’s already scarce petrol supplies. A foreign currency shortage has prevented the particular import of foods, oil and medicines, whileContinue Reading