Global stocks remain shaky, subdued by fears that a rapid rise in new Covid-19 infections may prompt governments to tighten social restrictions. The US presidential election campaign and troubled …
Online retailers gear up for doorstep delivery as Bangladesh braces for COVID-19 winter wave
The internet became a destination of choice for grocery shopping during the coronavirus-forced lockdown a few months ago. With the shutdown well behind them, scores of people in Bangladesh still …
Mnuchin to Lead U.S. Delegation to Israel, Bahrain, UAE Oct. 17-20
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will lead a U.S. delegation traveling to Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on Oct. 17-20, the Treasury Department said in a statement on Friday. The visit …
Covid-19: UAE reports 1,412 new cases, foreign minister receives vaccine
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 1,412 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, taking the total number of infections detected in the country to 112,849. According to the ministry, …
Azerbaijan at war: Reporter’s journal
The BBC has been covering the bloodshed over the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh from both sides – in Azerbaijan and in Armenia. BBC International Correspondent Orla Guerin, producer Zeynep Erdim …
Azerbaijan, Armenia trade accusations on Caucasus conflict
Azerbaijani authorities on Friday accused Armenia of expanding the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh by shelling a different region in Azerbaijan, a claim rejected by Armenian officials. Armenia, in turn …
Lady Gaga, Michael B. Jordan, more celebs creatively promote voter registration for 2020 election
Celebrities have been using interesting tactics to get their fans and followers to register to vote – and it’s working.
Michael B. Jordan to Produce ‘Static Shock’ Movie
Michael B. Jordan will produce “Static Shock,” a movie adaptation of the comic book unveiled by Reginald Hudlin during August’s DC FanDome. Jordan revealed on Friday that he will …
Palestinian refugees displaced in Syria to finally return home to Yarmouk
Khaled Abdul Majid, the Syria-based leader of the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front, told Al-Monitor that 100,000 people are expected to return to the houses that suffered minimal damage.
Russia to provide COVID-19 vaccine to Sri Lanka
Russia’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yury Materiy has promised Minister of Irrigation and State Minister of Internal Defense, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Chamal Rajapaksa to provide the COVID-19 …