Pakistan’s Finance Ministry on Friday in a written reply to the query of a member of the Senate revealed these figures which are based on the first phase of a survey by the ministry to gauge impact of ... ( read original story ...)
3 million job loses expected in Pakistan due to COVID-19 outbreak
Islamabad, Jun 5 (PTI) Cash-strapped Pakistan is expected to record around 3 million jobs loses due to the coronavirus outbreak, the finance ministry told the country's Senate on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Qatar emerges stronger: Philippine ambassador
Qatar has made economic adjustments to respond effectively to the difficulties presented by the blockade, Philippine ambassador Alan Timbayan has said. ( read original story ...)
Over $7K Raised For Looted Malden Business
A clothing and shoe shop on Lebanon Street was looted early Monday, causing thousands of dollars in stolen goods and damages. ( read original story ...)
ISIS is making a comeback, and Iraq’s government may not be able to handle it
ISIS has been increasing its attacks in Iraq, taking advantage of Baghdad and the international community's focus on other issues. ( read original story ...)
A message from Turkey: Americans, the counterrevolution might be around the corner
I bring up Gezi protests in Istanbul as a warning to my American friends: The tide of public opinion can turn fast. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erodgan cancels weekend curfew despite spike in cases
Hours after his government announced a weekend curfew for 15 major cities, a public backlash forced Turkey's president to call off the movement restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Unease as HSBC and Standard Chartered back China’s Hong Kong security law
Big City investors in HSBC and Standard Chartered have voiced unease at the banks’ decision to back China’s move to impose a controversial national security law on Hong Kong.The two London-based ... ( read original story ...)
Navy destroyer USS Russell passes through Taiwan Strait
The Navy destroyer USS Russell completed a transit of the Taiwan Strait, the waterway between China and Taiwan, on Thursday and Friday, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Today, Taiwan Next? | Opinion
Brushing aside its international obligations under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, Beijing has decided to tighten its authoritarian grip on Hong Kong. The Trump administration, in response, ... ( read original story ...)