Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel is preparing for direct flights, over Saudi Arabia, to the United Arab Emirates as part of its normalisation deal with the UAE. Israel ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s $300 billion wealth fund ditched Facebook, Disney, and Boeing stocks, and poured billions into ETFs in the second quarter
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, which is among the largest in the world, released investments it bought and sold in the second quarter in ... ( read original story ...)
32 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan clash
At least 32 Taliban militants were killed and 20 others injured during a clash which erupted after security forces struck the terror group's hideouts in Badghis province, a top official said on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Faces New Spike In COVID-19 After Months Of Low Infection Rates
Officials believe church gatherings in the greater Seoul region are largely responsible for a sudden increase in COVID-19 infections. South Korea had been praised for its control of the virus. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Pastor Tests Positive Amid Virus Spike at Church
A conservative South Korean pastor who has been a bitter critic of the country’s president has tested positive for the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
South Korea tackles new outbreak linked to church
More than 100,000 people have signed up to take part in future NHS trials of a coronavirus vaccine - but more volunteers are needed, UK researchers say. They want as many people as possible to enrol, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea struggles to contain surging COVID-19 cases tied to churches
South Korea continues to face its most serious COVID-19 outbreak since March as health officials reported 197 new infections, with a large number of cases tied to a conservative Christian church in Se ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s monarchy was long considered God-like. But protesters say it’s time for change
It was an act unthinkable in Thailand mere months ago -- an estimated 10,000 anti-government protesters packing Bangkok's Democracy Monument on Sunday, with some calling for reform of the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Demands For Democratic Reform Surge In Thailand
Sunday saw the largest anti-government demonstration in Bangkok since a military coup six years ago. Some demonstrators called for reform of the monarchy, the country's most revered institution. ( read original story ...)
Thailand: tens of thousands protest against military-backed government – video
The student-led movement has three core demands: hold new elections, amend the constitution and end the intimidation of government critics ... ( read original story ...)