China Silent on Missing Tennis Star, Despite Global Pressure
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — An email purportedly from a Chinese professional tennis player that a Chinese state media outlet posted on Twitter has increased concerns about her safety as the sport’s biggest stars and others abroad call for information about her we…
Head of Women’s Tennis Association Concerned About ‘Safety and Whereabouts’ of Chinese Tennis Star
The head of the Women’s Tennis Association on Wednesday voiced concern over an email it received in which Chinese professional tennis player Peng Shuai was said to deny her previous allegations of sexual assault.Peng, one of China’s biggest sport stars…
US-China Deal on Journalists’ Visas Draws Criticism
WASHINGTON — The United States and China agreed this week to ease restrictions on foreign journalists working within their respective borders, but the deal is drawing criticism for not doing enough to address China’s repressive stance toward press free…
US Calls on China Not to Limit Journalists’ Freedom at Winter Olympics
The United States on Thursday urged China not to restrict access and movement for journalists reporting on next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing.The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China this week said it was concerned about a lack of transparency fro…
Majid Al Futtaim Launches AI Powered Carrefour City+; The Region’s First Check-Out Free Store
Carrefour City+ The Region’s First Check-Out Free Store Carrefour City+ offers customers a fast, seamless and contactless shopping experience From start to finish, the new store explores a holistic approach to Artificial Intelligence Customers simply pick their products and walk-out with no staff interaction or checkout DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Majid Al Futtaim – the leading […]
Thai athletes enter Tokyo Olympic ‘bubble’ with 3 gold medals in sight
Thailand is targeting at least one gold medal as 41 Thai athletes launch their campaigns at the Tokyo Olympics, which start on Friday (July 23) under a sealed COVID-19 “bubble”.A Thai delegation of 15 male and 26 female athletes will represent the King…