Traditionally, Birthright Israel Excel is a 10-week summer internship in Israel open to Jewish North American top university students. This summer, it is being done via Zoom. ( read original story ...)
A governor, a pharmacist and a nun: How South Korea’s coronavirus stimulus money wound through a city
Choi Moon-soon fanned out his wad of coronavirus stimulus money for the cameras like a gambler flaunting hundred-dollar bills. He navigated the narrow aisles of a market in Gangwon province, walking ... ( read original story ...)
NBP looks to raise capital in Bangladesh operations
The government is likely to allow National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) to increase its capital in Bangladesh operations by remitting $10.9 million with the conditional plan of partially closing its ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh’s GDP to grow only 1.6pc
Bangladesh’s economic growth would weaken further to 1.6 percent in the current fiscal year, the World Bank said yesterday as it revised its prospects revealing a far deeper impact of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Army Tightens Grip on Pakistan as Imran Khan’s Popularity Wanes
The military’s heightened profile comes as Prime Minister Imran Khan sees his influence and popularity dwindle due to a slowing economy, high consumer prices and corruption investigations involving ... ( read original story ...)
One Year On, Hong Kong Protesters Defy Crackdown to Keep Movement Alive
Antigovernment protesters rallied in downtown Hong Kong, facing off with police who had banned recent demonstrations, to mark the first anniversary of a million-person rally that thrust the city into ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Criticizes HSBC For Backing Hong Kong Law
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday took to task HSBC for backing Beijing's controversial security law proposal in Hong Kong, warning of businesses' overreliance on China. The Asia-focused ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests one year on: The frontliner
Ryan used to be on the front lines during Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests. But a year on he has left the streets, fearful of arrest, wracked with guilt over his departure and despondent for the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong riot police descend on protesters marking movement anniversary – video
Several demonstrators were arrested when thousands defied a police order and took to the streets of Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank Approves $12.8 Million to Support Maldives’ Workers Impacted by COVID-19
English News and Press Release on Maldives about Recovery and Reconstruction and Epidemic; published on 09 Jun 2020 by IMF ... ( read original story ...)