Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, October 9 congratulated the new emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah on assuming office. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s New Crown Prince Pledges Commitment to Democracy and Peace
Kuwait's new Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah took the oath of office in parliament on Thursday, pledging the Gulf Arab state's commitment to democracy and peace and calling on Kuwaitis to ... ( read original story ...)
Oman returns to nighttime curfew as COVID-19 cases climb
Oman will return to an overnight curfew for two weeks beginning Sunday to curb an uptick in coronavirus infections, state media said today. The movement restrictions, which include a nighttime closure ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore man sentenced to prison for spying for China in US
A man from Singapore was sentenced to 14 months in prison Friday for spying by passing to the Chinese government valuable, but unclassified, military and political information that he had duped ... ( read original story ...)
Bombardier unveils next-generation MOVIA metro design for Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit Lines
MOVIA metro trains will increase rail performance and sustainability on two of Singapore’s longest MRT lines * With a sleek design inspired by the pulse of the city, the new ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon explosion: Deadly fuel tank blast rocks Beirut
A fuel tank has exploded in a densely populated area of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, killing at least four people and injuring 20. The blast occurred after the tank caught fire in Tariq-al-Jdide ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan president declares state of emergency amid protests
Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov declared a state of emergency Friday as protests over parliamentary elections became violent. ( read original story ...)
Signs Saudis are edging towards historic Israel peace
Are Saudi Arabia's rulers, historically critics of Israel and its treatment of the Palestinians, finally edging closer to normalising relations with the country often dismissively referred to in the ... ( read original story ...)
Multiple fires cover Israel, some allegedly caused by Palestinians
Multiple fires broke out in multiple areas across Israel on Friday, with thousands of residents force to evacuate their homes. While most fires are believed to have been caused due to extreme heat ... ( read original story ...)
Israel extends restrictions on protests amid virus lockdown
The Israeli government has extended an emergency provision that bars public gatherings, including widespread protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for an additional week. Meanwhile, the ... ( read original story ...)