Majid Al Futtaim, which positions itself as a leading shopping mall, retail and leisure lifestyle developer in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has launched a Carrefour store in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan to hold presidential election in 2021
Uzbekistan is committed to holding its next presidential election in 2021 in line with national laws and international democratic principles, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said Tuesday. "We will ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan announces 2021 as year of supporting youth
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev suggested naming 2021 as the Year of Supporting Youth and Strengthening Public Health during his annual address to the country's parliament on Tuesday here. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia sparks renewed global criticism over sentencing of women’s rights activist
Saudi Arabia is facing renewed global criticism after sentencing one of its most prominent women's rights activists to nearly six years in prison. A Saudi court convicted Loujain Al-Hathloul of a list ... ( read original story ...)
‘She’s very courageous’: Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul appeals jail sentence
She wants to be considered innocent, this is her main objective,” Loujain al-Hathloul's sister, Alia, told NBC News. “She’s very courageous." ... ( read original story ...)
How life under Taliban rule in Afghanistan has changed
Interviews with people living or working in Taliban territory reveal a governing force capable of making slight changes — but one that remains rooted in an extreme interpretation of Islamic law. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar reports 619 new COVID-19 cases, 19 more deaths in 24 hours
(Xinhua) -- Myanmar reported 619 new COVID-19 infection cases with 19 more deaths in the past 24 hours, according to a release from the Health and Sports Ministry on Tuesday. The number of infections ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand announces new restrictions amid COVID-19 surge
Thailand announced additional COVID-19 pandemic restrictions amid a surge in cases threatening the country's good standing in combating widespread outbreaks of the virus.On Monday, government ... ( read original story ...)
Iran begins human trials of locally developed COVID-19 vaccine: State TV
Iranian state media on Tuesday said the country has begun its first human trials for a domestically-manufactured coronavirus vaccine. ( read original story ...)
Iran begins human trials of its homegrown Covid vaccine
The daughter of the man leading one of Iran’s most infamous religious foundations today became the first person in the country to test its homegrown coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday. Tayebeh Mokbher ... ( read original story ...)