The republic of Georgia has been a success story in the fight against the coronavirus. Its Orthodox church, however, could jeopardize that by holding Easter services this weekend, ignoring the pleas …
Oman: Protect Migrant Workers During Pandemic
Omani authorities should ensure that migrant workers receive adequate protection during the Covid-19 pandemic, a coalition of 16 nongovernmental organizations and trade unions said on April 10, 2020 …
Sustainability, data key to survival for new players eyeing Singapore’s digital bank market
Digital banks looking to succeed in Singapore cannot simply look to grow their customer base and offer competitive pricing, but will need to also ensure they have a growth strategy that is sustainable …
Coronavirus live updates: Singapore reports 623 new cases, another death
This week, the Southeast Asian country reported a jump in its number of infections, marking a shift from its relatively low numbers earlier in the outbreak.
Singapore mulls housing recovered workers on cruise ships
Singapore could move migrant workers who have recovered from the coronavirus to cruise ships, thinking they might be safer there than in dormitories that have become infection hotbeds. Like this …
Coronavirus in Israel: 151 dead, 122 intubated
The number of coronavirus cases in Israel showed additional signs of beginning to level on Friday morning, as the Health Ministry confirmed 12,982 people have been diagnosed with the virus. So far, …
When ‘Air Jordan’ took flight
In the late 20th century, Michael Jordan was more than just the best basketball player in the world. He was a global phenomenon.
Bulls doco will be top TV, but Jordan fans may not like what they see
If you’re my age, your love of sport is synonymous with Michael Jordan. Before Jordan, Generation X-ers had heard of Larry Bird, Julius “Dr J” Erving, Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar …
Cambodia: Prisons Potential COVID-19 Epicenters
The Cambodian government should take urgent measures to reduce the risk that the country’s severely overcrowded prisons will suffer COVID-19 outbreaks.
‘Relief’: appeal win means Biloela family can put claim Sri Lanka is not safe, says supporter
We are moving in the right direction,’ friend says after verdict that asylum seeker family was denied procedural fairness …