Meanwhile, British diplomat says UK 'very concerned about continuing tensions in the Gulf', and number of people held in Algerian prisons without legal basis now 'exceeds 20,000', says human rights gr ... ( read original story ...)
UAE ranks first in Middle East in handling the Covid-19 pandemic
The UAE has ranked first in the Middle East and 14th in the world in handling the Covid-19 pandemic efficiently, according to UK’s Global Soft Power Index issued by Brand Finance. His Highness Sheikh ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Mars mission, SpaceX: Space offered hope in stressful 2020
Although the coronavirus pandemic complicated space operations around the globe in 2020, most high-priority missions remained on track ... ( read original story ...)
London couple ‘used illicit funds from Azerbaijan to send models to Ibiza by private jet and pay school fees’
The couple, who own several mortgage-free properties in London, are claiming that the money is income from property rentals in Azerbaijan. But the National Crime Agency alleges instead that it is ... ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of Azerbaijan lowers inflation forecast for 2021
Inflation in Azerbaijan will make up nearly 3 percent by the end of 2020 and will vary in the range of 3.5-4 percent by 2021, Trend reports referring to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of Azerbaijan decreases interest rate (UPDATE)
The Board of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) made a decision to reduce the interest rate from 6.5 percent to 6.25 percent, Trend reports referring to the CBA. At the same time, the lower ... ( read original story ...)
Tech giants will block Kazakhstan’s web surveillance efforts again
Kazakhstan is trying yet again to force its citizens to install a "national security certificate" on every internet-capable device in the country. As a response to the country’s latest attempt to spy ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan adds 690 COVID-19 cases
(Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan reported 690 new COVID-19 cases over the past day, taking its total caseload to 145,213, the country's health ministry said Friday. So far, the country's total death toll has ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s brutal justice exposed as Kim executes fisherman for listening to radio
A NORTH KOREAN fishing fleet boss has been executed for listening to banned radio stations while working out at sea. ( read original story ...)
The Impact of COVID-19 on Households in Nepal: mVAM Household Livelihoods, Food Security and Vulnerability Survey
given that the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in broader losses of income in Nepal. This could be further exacerbated when households’ food stocks are depleted, affecting those with existing ... ( read original story ...)