Asia & Pacific – Page 98 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Philippines again suspends plans to order US troops out of the country

Posted on November 11, 2020November 11, 2020By Editor

The Philippines has once again suspended its decision to end its longstanding military pact with the United States and get all American troops out of the country. … Read More >Philippines again suspends plans to order US troops out of the country

Shenzhen becomes 1st Chinese city to make paid leave mandatory to reduce burnout

Posted on November 11, 2020November 11, 2020By Editor

China’s technology hub of Shenzhen will require that workers take paid leave, the local legislature has decided, to protect the physical and psychological health of employees. … Read More >Shenzhen becomes 1st Chinese city to make paid leave mandatory to reduce burnout

Hong Kong opposition lawmakers resign en masse after 4 colleagues expelled from city’s parliament

Posted on November 11, 2020January 31, 2021By Editor

Opposition legislators announced they are giving up their seats in Hong Kong’s parliament after the city’s government ousted four of their colleagues. Hong Kong’s chief executive argued the move was in line with city laws. … Read More >Hong Kong opposition lawmakers resign en masse after 4 colleagues expelled from city’s parliament

Suicides in Japan rise to highest level in 5 years amid coronavirus crisis

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020By Editor

Japan’s suicides rose in October to their highest level in more than five years, preliminary police data revealed on Tuesday, and the current trend is being blamed on the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Suicides in Japan rise to highest level in 5 years amid coronavirus crisis

Thai police fire water cannon at protesters demonstrating over government’s reform proposals (VIDEO)

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020By Editor

Thousands have taken to the streets of Bangkok to again demand the resignation of Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha, and reform of the monarchy. Police deployed water cannon to prevent the crowd from reaching the Royal Palace. … Read More >Thai police fire water cannon at protesters demonstrating over government’s reform proposals (VIDEO)

China successfully sends world’s first 6G satellite into orbit to test technology

Posted on November 8, 2020November 8, 2020By Editor

The rollout of 5G networks is nowhere near complete, but China is already looking ahead to what comes next. The Asian power this week successfully launched the world’s first 6G satellite into space to test the technology. … Read More >China successfully sends world’s first 6G satellite into orbit to test technology

New coronavirus similar to Covid-19 strain found in dung of bats living in Japanese cave

Posted on November 8, 2020November 8, 2020By Editor

A team of Japanese scientists have discovered a new type of coronavirus similar to the strain that causes Covid-19, in the dung of cave-dwelling bats. … Read More >New coronavirus similar to Covid-19 strain found in dung of bats living in Japanese cave

China condemns US for ‘whitewashing’ terrorist organizations after dropping Islamic extremist group’s designation

Posted on November 7, 2020November 7, 2020By Editor

Beijing has called on the US to reverse its decision to remove the East Turkestan Islamic Movement from its list of terrorist organizations, accusing Washington of ‘whitewashing’ militant groups. … Read More >China condemns US for ‘whitewashing’ terrorist organizations after dropping Islamic extremist group’s designation

Warships from Australia, Japan & US thunder into Indian Ocean for ‘Quad’ drills amid rising China tensions

Posted on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020By Editor

Australia, India, Japan and the US have kicked off drills showcasing military hardware and tactical capabilities with warfare operations and live firing drills, as Beijing says it’s concerned for the region’s peace and stability. … Read More >Warships from Australia, Japan & US thunder into Indian Ocean for ‘Quad’ drills amid rising China tensions

Pakistani girls’ school stages mock BEHEADING as cleric vows vengeance on France for ‘insulting the Prophet’ (VIDEO)

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

A girls’ religious school in Islamabad staged a mock beheading in front of its young students as a cleric preached that Muslims would exact vengeance on France – and on the West in general – for “insulting” Prophet Mohammed. … Read More >Pakistani girls’ school stages mock BEHEADING as cleric vows vengeance on France for ‘insulting the Prophet’ (VIDEO)