Customs officials in China and Laos met in a monumental virtual call to discuss the future measures both countries can take to ... ( read original story ...)
2,410 people quarantined over COVID-19 in Laos
A total of 2,410 people have been held in quarantine at 31 accommodation centers across Laos, according to a report released by the Lao Ministry of Health on Friday. In the report, the ministry urged ... ( read original story ...)
‘Let’s get these stories down’: Austin podcast details fighter pilot experience in Vietnam and Laos
A retired Austin fighter pilot and his son create podcast "Hairy" detailing air combat experiences during the Vietnam War. ( read original story ...)
Israel postpones Netanyahu’s trial amid virus lockdown
Israel has postponed the next hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial because of a tightened coronavirus lockdown that began Friday. The Jerusalem District Court ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Covid vaccine rollout is the fastest in the world — here are some lessons for the rest of us
From logistics to public information campaigns, there are a number of lessons that other countries could learn from Israel as they try to ramp up their own vaccination drives. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Israel enters strict lockdown as cases spike
Israel has entered a tightened lockdown as coronavirus cases surge despite an early and rapid vaccination campaign. Most schools and businesses were closed starting Friday, with people required to ... ( read original story ...)
Easing dispute, UAE announces reopening of borders to Qatar
The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will reopen its borders and airspace to Qatar after boycotting the tiny, energy-rich country alongside its Gulf allies since 2017 ... ( read original story ...)
UAE to Reopen All Entry Points With Qatar Following Gulf Dispute Thaw
The United Arab Emirates will reopen all its land, sea and air entry points with Qatar starting Saturday, state news agency WAM reported on Friday. Saudi Arabia announced a breakthrough in ending a ... ( read original story ...)
Tour champion Pogacar and UAE Emirates mates first team to get COVID-19 vaccine
Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar and his UAE Emirates team mates has been vaccinated against COVID-19 at a training camp in Abu Dhabi, the team said on Friday. "The riders and staff of the Tour ... ( read original story ...)
UAE cycling team of Tour champ Pogačar gets COVID-19 vaccine
The riders and staff of the cycling team fronted by Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar have received a COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the start of the 2021 season. UAE Team Emirates said Friday that 27 ... ( read original story ...)