Taiwan’s extended drought indicates how water stress and changing precipitation patterns could emerge as financial …
Gyelsay Trulku inaugurates Bhutan Children’s museum
What began as a small art club in Woochu Lower Secondary School (WLSS) years ago has today given birth to Bhutan Children’s Museum. It is a community-based programme in Paro. Gyelsay Trulku Jigme …
‘Blue Box’ Review: The Little-known History of Israel’s Biggest Real Estate Transaction
A brave, authoritatively documented account of how the Jewish National Fund (JNF) acquired land in Palestine before and after the creation of the State of Israel.
Jordan- PNC calls on European Parliament to reverse its decision on funding UNRWA
The Palestinian National Council (PNC) called on the European Parliament to reverse its decision on linking financial support provided to UNRWA with the amendment of educational materials in its …
Jordan- PNC calls on European Parliament to reverse its decision on funding UNRWA
The Palestinian National Council (PNC) called on the European Parliament to reverse its decision on linking financial support provided to UNRWA with the amendment of educational materials in its …
Jordan- 3318 teachers receive 1st dose of anti-Coronavirus vaccine: Ministry
A total of 3318 male and female teachers received the first dose of the anti-Coronavirus vaccine on the first day of the national campaign to vaccinate educational personnel, which the Ministry of …
The Latest: Nepal extends lockdown for capital amid surge
Authorities extended a lockdown in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and surrounding districts by another week on Wednesday as the Himalayan nation recorded its highest daily tolls of COVID-19 infection and …
Saudi Arabia cuts Q1 deficit to $1.97 bln, reaping benefits of fiscal measures
Saudi Arabia reduced its budget deficit to 7.4 billion riyals ($1.97 billion) in the first quarter of the year, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, asthe …
Iran-Iraq economic ties
TEHRAN- Iran and Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on economic cooperation at the end of the fourth meeting of the two countries’ Joint Economic Committee on Wednesday, Iranian Energy …
South Korea inflation hits four-year high as pandemic’s grip eases
SEOUL: South Korea’s inflation accelerated in April to the fastest pace since 2017 amid a broadening economic recovery, but the pickup is unlikely to stoke concerns over excessive price pressure as …