Close coordination between Israel and Qatar to facilitate sufficient funding for Hamas to keep Gaza’s economy from collapsing will likely be the key to moving Doha to a normalization deal. ( read original story ...)
Record shows US sold ambassador’s home in Israel for $67M
An official record shows that the United States sold the ambassador’s residence in Israel for more than $67 million in July ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Gantz vows to fight in election despite shrinking support
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday declared his intention to fight again in March general elections, despite plunging poll numbers and defections from his centrist Blue and White party. ( read original story ...)
China-Australia relations: from Kazakhstan to Serbia, winemakers vie for piece of Chinese market amid trade dispute
Proximity to China and an abundance of arable land for vineyards could see Kazakhstan well-positioned to take advantage of the lingering trade dispute between its neighbour and Australia, but ... ( read original story ...)
South Africa wins big over stricken Sri Lanka in 1st test
South Africa took little time in closing out an innings and 45-run victory over a depleted Sri Lanka in the first test on Tuesday as the tourists' promising start to the match and the series ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea prepares for major party congress amid growing challenges
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chaired a politburo meeting on preparations for a rare Congress that is expected to set new economic and political goals as the country faces growing challenges, state ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Eyes New Economic Plan as Covid Adds to Sanction Hit
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un will likely seek fresh impetus for driving growth at a ruling party congress in January after the pandemic added to the pain of sanctions that leave him with a smaller ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal protests: Thousands march against move to dissolve parliament
Thousands of people in Nepal have defied coronavirus restrictions to protest against an attempt by the prime minster to dissolve parliament. The protesters argue that the move is unconstitutional, and ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. State Department approves potential sale of 3,000 smart bombs to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 3,000 precision guided munitions to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at up to $290 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
South Korea surpasses neighbors in migrant integration, data show
South Korea's policies allow new immigrants to face more opportunities than obstacles for societal integration, according to a European Union-sponsored study. ( read original story ...)