The Syrian regime has tried to ensure that those in opposition-held areas are more vulnerable to the pandemic.
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map
The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter.
Iraq War redux: Trump turns the screws on US intelligence agencies over China and the coronavirus
Trump is picking up the Bush administration’s playbook to beat the drum on China, according to investigative journalist Bob Dreyfuss.
The Radical Remake of Saudi Arabia:
The grand plan to transform society and the economy defines the controversial leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Turkey backs firms in their digital transformation
Trade minister says gov’t will bear companies’ membership expenses with e-commerce platforms by 80% in 2020 – Anadolu Agency …
Turkey: Soldier killed in explosion in Syria’s Idlib
Turkey’s defense ministry has announced the death of a Turkish soldier in Idlib, the last rebel-held territory in northwest Syria …
Pakistan says it shot down Indian drone inside Kashmir
Pakistan’s military says it has shot down a small Indian spy drone flying in the country’s airspace over the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir …
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city’s special trade status
“No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground,” Pompeo said.
Protesters mass in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national …
Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally
Unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws weighed on global shares and oil prices on Wednesday, offsetting optimism about the re-opening of the world economy.