The UAE has ranked first in the Middle East and 14th in the world in handling the Covid-19 pandemic efficiently, according to UK’s Global Soft Power Index issued by Brand Finance. His Highness Sheikh ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Mars mission, SpaceX: Space offered hope in stressful 2020
Although the coronavirus pandemic complicated space operations around the globe in 2020, most high-priority missions remained on track ... ( read original story ...)
London couple ‘used illicit funds from Azerbaijan to send models to Ibiza by private jet and pay school fees’
The couple, who own several mortgage-free properties in London, are claiming that the money is income from property rentals in Azerbaijan. But the National Crime Agency alleges instead that it is ... ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of Azerbaijan lowers inflation forecast for 2021
Inflation in Azerbaijan will make up nearly 3 percent by the end of 2020 and will vary in the range of 3.5-4 percent by 2021, Trend reports referring to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of Azerbaijan decreases interest rate (UPDATE)
The Board of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) made a decision to reduce the interest rate from 6.5 percent to 6.25 percent, Trend reports referring to the CBA. At the same time, the lower ... ( read original story ...)
Tech giants will block Kazakhstan’s web surveillance efforts again
Kazakhstan is trying yet again to force its citizens to install a "national security certificate" on every internet-capable device in the country. As a response to the country’s latest attempt to spy ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan adds 690 COVID-19 cases
(Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan reported 690 new COVID-19 cases over the past day, taking its total caseload to 145,213, the country's health ministry said Friday. So far, the country's total death toll has ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s brutal justice exposed as Kim executes fisherman for listening to radio
A NORTH KOREAN fishing fleet boss has been executed for listening to banned radio stations while working out at sea. ( read original story ...)
The Impact of COVID-19 on Households in Nepal: mVAM Household Livelihoods, Food Security and Vulnerability Survey
given that the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in broader losses of income in Nepal. This could be further exacerbated when households’ food stocks are depleted, affecting those with existing ... ( read original story ...)
Dav Whatmore appointed Nepal cricket head coach
Dav Whatmore, who guided Sri Lanka to victory in the 50-overs World Cup in 1996, has been named head coach of Nepal’s national team. “Dav is extremely keen to take on this new challenge, as he ... ( read original story ...)