More than 60 people have expressed their intent to run as president in Kyrgyzstan. One is a realistic contender, the others include perennial also-rans, activists and oddballs ... ( read original story ...)
Germany hands over to Kyrgyzstan medical equipment for treating COVID-19 patients
A handing over ceremony of Germany’s assistance to Kyrgyzstan in the form of 30 devices of air-oxygen mixers, medical accessories and consumables for treatment of patients with COVID-19 was held on ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan’s COVID-19 cases reach 67,894
Kyrgyzstans COVID-19 cases reached 67,894 on Wednesday as 425 new cases have been registered across the country in the past 24 hours. ( read original story ...)
UAE bans visitors from Pakistan, 11 other countries
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday temporarily suspended the issuance of new visit visas to Pakistan and 11 other countries. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa) clarified that the ... ( read original story ...)
Michael B. Jordan is People magazine’s 2020 Sexiest Man Alive
Actor Michael B. Jordan has been crowned as 2020 People magazine. Jordan, known for his critically-acclaimed performances in "Fruitvale Station," "Creed" and "Black Panther," was revealed as this year ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo and Bahraini Minister Visit Israel After Strikes on Iranian Forces in Syria
Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes in Syria hours before a meeting in Jerusalem with the Bahraini foreign minister and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. ( read original story ...)
Israel strikes Syria, killing 3 troops, after finding bombs
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes struck Iran-linked targets in Syria overnight after troops uncovered roadside bombs along the frontier in the Golan Heights, the Israeli military said ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan shares close flat as industrials weigh
Sri Lankan shares gave up early gains to close flat on Wednesday, as losses in industrial stocks offset gains in consumer goods companies. ( read original story ...)
Report: Medical school in North Korea smuggled in South Korean supplies
A North Korean university could be in trouble after trying to secretly procure South Korean supplies and Kim Jong Un expressed anger over the state-banned activity. ( read original story ...)
Bishop reports ‘catastrophic’ suffering in Yemen
The situation in Yemen is “catastrophic”, according to the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia. Speaking on the World Day of the Poor last Sunday, Bishop Paul Hinder said “with the continuation of the ... ( read original story ...)