China's banking and insurance regulator has declared the United States' financial sanctions on Hong Kong organisations and officials accused of eroding the city's autonomy as "lacking legality". In a ... ( read original story ...)
American envoy joins Taiwan president at military memorial
The U.S. envoy to Taiwan joined President Tsai Ing-wen at a military memorial service Sunday in a fresh show of warming relations that threatened to add to irritants in Washington’s relations with ... ( read original story ...)
Expats in Oman’s govt sector drop 15.1%
The number of expatriate workers in Oman’s government sector has seen a drop of 15.1 percent (7,904) in July 2020 to 44,558 from 52,462 in June 2020, with a decline of 18.8 percent from July 2019. At ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait to rebuild Lebanon’s only large grain silo after blast: report
Kuwait said it will rebuild Lebanon's only large grain silo that was destroyed by the massive Beirut port explosion, raising fears of food shortages in a country already in financial meltdown. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus’ latest: Kyrgyzstan’s recoveries climb to 36, 400
Kyrgyzstan reported Sunday another 341 cases of recovery from COVID-19 coronavirus infection, including community - acquired pneumonia, Trend reports citing Kabar . ( read original story ...)
Israel faces prospect of yet another election due to budget impasse
Israel risks being thrust into a fourth round of elections and further financial strife as coalition rivals clash over meeting a Monday deadline to pass the country’s budget. The veteran prime ... ( read original story ...)
Israel: ‘peeping toms’ mural removed after suspected gang rape
Artwork at Tel Aviv beach painted over after outrage over assault on teenage girl ... ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of Azerbaijan developing new standards for IT
The meeting participants discussed issues related to conducting IT competitions and other related events within the framework of the International Banking Forum, annually held by the Central Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
‘The Last Dance’ Director Reveals Truth About Making Of Documentary, Michael Jordan
Director Jason Hehir explained why ESPN's "The Last Dance" wasn't really about Michael Jordan and revealed the story behind the making of the 10-part sports documentary. ( read original story ...)
Threatened by Facebook Disinformation, a Monk Flees Cambodia
A smear campaign linked to the Cambodian government went viral on the social media platform, sending an activist Buddhist cleric into exile to protect himself. ( read original story ...)