The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can …
Economics Researcher Explains Cost Of Vysshaya League As Belarus Continues To Face COVID-19 Criticism
Since the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11th, almost all sport in the Western hemisphere has ground to a standstill. Yet Belarus’ Vysshaya League plays on, …
The US coronavirus response has finally shattered the myth of American exceptionalism
The US has long thought of itself as a white knight for failed states. The coronavirus has illuminated how hollow this belief really is.
Syrian government orders seizure of assets of Assad’s cousin Makhlouf
The Syrian government ordered the seizure of assets belonging to President Bashar al-Assad’s cousin Rami Makhlouf, one of Syria’s richest men, as well as his wife and children, according to a …
Has Russia grown tired of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
In April, a series of articles were published by a Russian media outlet criticising Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the corruption of his regime. One of them referred to a poll – supposedly …
Turkey’s MUSIAD to implement more projects in Uzbekistan
By Trend Turkey’s Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association (MUSIAD) and Uzbekistan are planning to implement cooperation projects in all areas of the economy, Representative of MUSIAD …
Uzbekistan bristles at Russia wading into language law debate
Uzbekistan has fired back at a Russian Foreign Ministry official for intervening in a debate about a draft bill regulating the use of the Uzbek language …
Two sisters own a tea shop in Dallas, but they’re riding out the coronavirus pandemic in South Korea
When Jahee and Minji Son opened their artisanal tea shop last year, they didn’t know they’d have to temporarily close their storefront just months …
Myanmar Raids Reveal New Production of a Killer Drug
After dominating the global methamphetamine trade, crime syndicates in Myanmar are starting to make fentanyl, the drug that has fueled the U.S. opioid crisis.
‘Resurgent Bangladesh’ laucnhed for private sector recovery
The initiative seeks to help the overall economic recovery in Bangladesh by systematic assessment, the impact on the private sector and develop recovery strategies from the Covid-19 pandemic …