Duke Miles and Nick Stampley scored 20 points apiece as Troy topped Georgia Southern 68-56 on Friday night. The 20 points were a season high for Miles, who added eight assists. Stampley also had 11 ... ( read original story ...)
One Year Into His Reign, Oman’s Sultan Must Renegotiate the Social Contract and Prioritize Diversification
Oman’s is set to run out of its current oil and gas reserves in less than two decades, a highly problematic estimation. Indeed, hydrocarbons—which are the sultanate’s top exports (see Figure 1)—funded ... ( read original story ...)
Riots, activist’s slaying push Lebanon toward ‘security chaos’
Hezbollah Shiite political activist in southern Lebanon and recent violent unrest in Tripoli have increased fears the country is slipping into "security chaos." ... ( read original story ...)
Alisher Dzhalilov strike steers Tajikistan past Jordan
Dubai: Alisher Dzhalilov struck in the 79th minute to give Tajikistan a 1-0 win in their second international friendly against Jordan at the Theyab Awana Stadium on Friday. ( read original story ...)
The local’s guide to Dubai, UAE
Want to see the authentic side of Dubai, UAE? Our local expert reveals his favourite things to see and do in the city ... ( read original story ...)
‘For Sri Lankans, UAE is land of opportunities even amid Covid’
The UAE is a land of endless opportunities and the Covid-19 pandemic has proven that the country could rise above any challenge, said Dhamika Malraj de Silva, the Sri Lankan Ambassador to the UAE.Also ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia confirms 2 new imported COVID-19 cases, total now at 472
Cambodia reported two new imported COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections in the kingdom to 472, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said in a statement. The new cases were ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan’s First President Delivers Remarks at GEEF Forum On Sustainable Development
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s First President Nursultan Nazarbayev delivered remarks at the Global Engagement and Empowerment Forum on Sustainable Development (GEEF) Feb 5, as reported by the press ... ( read original story ...)
China to provide 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nepal
China is to provide 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nepal on grant basis, Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated. ( read original story ...)
Was This Statue in the Denver Art Museum’s Collection Originally Stolen From Nepal?
Art history scholars and advocates of museum decolonization have expressed disappointment at the museum’s inaction. ( read original story ...)