Bhutan, a tiny and poor nation in South Asia, has had only one COVID-19 death since the pandemic began, thanks in part to a public-health focus on prevention. ( read original story ...)
Bhutan’s earthquake hazard and damage probabilities
Map showing earthquake hazard for Bhutan, with 2 percent probability in the next 50 years (similar probability as rolling 12 with two dice). Any point in yellow or above can experience shaking such ... ( read original story ...)
Timor-Leste and Angola among countries most vulnerable to loss of oil revenues by 2040 – Observer
Timor-Leste and Angola are among the countries considered to be the most vulnerable to the process of “decarbonization” of the world economy, with oil revenues falling by more than 40% by 2040, ... ( read original story ...)
Humanitarian airlift to continue with Republic of Korea donation
Dili - WFP humanitarian air service in support of the Government's COVID-19 response will continue thanks to a US$150,000 donation from the Republic ... ( read original story ...)
Ten Years On, Bahrain Paralysed By Legacy Of Arab Spring
With a popular, reform-minded crown prince newly installed as prime minister, and a decade passed since the Arab Spring, Bahrain should be well placed to cast off the painful legacy of its uprising. ( read original story ...)
SITA helps Bahrain International Airport enhance operational efficiency to meet new standards required during COVID-19
Travel PR News/ — Bahrain International Airport's new Passenger Terminal includes SITA Smart Path biometrics, SITA F ... ( read original story ...)
Injured Alonso should be fit for Bahrain says doctor
Fernando Alonso may be heading into surgery on Friday to repair a potentially broken jaw and teeth. The Spanish sports daily Marca said doctors are optimistic that Alonso, whose injuries are ... ( read original story ...)
A decade after 2011 protests, Bahrain suppresses all dissent
Authorities in Bahrain have increasingly sought to erase memories of the mass protests that threatened the Sunni monarchy’s grip on power a decade ago ... ( read original story ...)
450 new cases of the virus, 212 recoveries Friday in Qatar
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Friday reported 450 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19), of which 383 were from community cases and 67 from travellers returning from abroad who are ... ( read original story ...)
Active Covid-19 cases in Qatar surpass 8000 on February 12
Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today reported 450 new cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) and 212 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in ... ( read original story ...)