Detention of Selahattin Demirtaş contrary to ‘very core of the concept of a democratic society’ ... ( read original story ...)
Trump voices concern about Vietnam’s trade deficit in call with PM
U.S. President Donald Trump raised concerns about Vietnam's trade deficit with the United States in a phone call on Tuesday with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, the White House said. ( read original story ...)
Ancient DNA suggests people from Philippines may have settled Mariana Islands
New research suggests people from the Philippines may have first settled the Mariana Islands. According to the study, published online this week in the journal PNAS, early inhabitants of the Mariana ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Ban Entry of Non-Japanese From UK Due to Coronavirus Mutation
Japanese people from the United Kingdom from Thursday following the emergence of a highly infectious new coronavirus strain, public broadcaster NHK reported on Tuesday. Countries across the globe shut ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Homeland Security Dept to issue China data security warning to businesses -Axios
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will issue an advisory to American businesses, warning them of data security risks associated with using communications equipment and services from ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon headed towards ‘failed state’ without reforms, says IIF
Lebanon's economic trajectory seems to be headed towards that of a "failed state" like Venezuela in the absence of real reforms, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The IIF ... ( read original story ...)
Ministers okay interim financial package as new elections set to be called
Knesset and cabinet convene for likely last time before Israel heads into 4th campaign season in 2 years; Likud MKs attempt to block election funding for Gideon Sa'ar's party ... ( read original story ...)
UAE export credit firm offers $114m trade finance support to SMEs in 2020
Etihad Credit Insurance says support translates to $272m in turnover for smaller businesses in the UAE during pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
iHeartMedia Ups Jordan Fasbender To EVP/General Counsel & Secretary
JORDAN FASBENDER will be promoted from IHEARTMEDIA's Deputy General Counsel to EVP/General Counsel and Secretary. FASBENDER will report to IHEARTMEDIA Chairman/CEO BOB PITTMAN and COO/CFO/President ... ( read original story ...)
National Pension Service of Korea and Russell Investments Form New Global Listed Real Estate Strategy
Russell Investments, a leading global investment solutions partner, announced today that South Korea’s public pension fund, the National Pension Service (NPS), has partnered with the firm for US$1 ... ( read original story ...)