Internet and technology companies have threatened to leave Pakistan after the government granted blanket powers to authorities to censor digital content, a move critics say was aimed at curtailing ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijani Troops Enter Disputed Territory Handed Over By Armenia
Azerbaijani troops moved into Aghdam, the first of three districts to be returned to the country under the latest cease-fire. President Ilham Aliyev hailed the moment Friday as a "historic victory." ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia secretary of state certifies election results, making Biden’s victory official
Georgia certified its election, making it official that President-elect Joe Biden is the victor. Gov. Brian Kemp must certify the slate of electors by Saturday at 5 p.m. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Vaccine optional for targeted categories in Kuwait
Frontline health workers in Kuwait will not be obliged to get a vaccine against the coronavirus after its approval and arrival in the country, a local newspaper has said, citing government sources. “A ... ( read original story ...)
32 Tamilians stranded in Kuwait brought home after External Affairs ministry intervention
With the employers also failing to renew their contracts, the workers could not move out of the place where they had been forcibly confined. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines is betting on the US with new routes despite a COVID surge — here’s why the airline is expanding now
Singapore Airlines just launched non-stop flights to New York last week and is now eyeing the US for more growth while keeping an eye on vaccine news. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airline’s India venture Vistara eyes direct flights to U.S.
NEW DELHI, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Vistara, an Indian full-service airline owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines SIAL.SI, is considering starting direct flights to the United States as the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli man accidentally kayaks past Lebanon border, stopped by police
The Israel Police Maritime Police Unit was called to Achziv Beach in Nahariya, upon receiving a report of a man sailing in a kayak who crossed the border into Lebanese territory. The Coastal ... ( read original story ...)
NY-based company pulls out of Lebanon bank’s forensic audit
BEIRUT (AP) — A New-York-based company contracted by the Lebanese government to conduct a forensic audit of the country’s central bank has decided to pull out of the deal because it was not ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Hires Firm to Clear Dangerous Material From Shattered Beirut Port
A view shows damage at the site of a massive explosion in Beirut's port area, as part of the city's skyline in seen in the background, in Beirut, Lebanon August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Alkis ... ( read original story ...)