Oil prices rose on Wednesday to their highest since February 2020 after Saudi Arabia agreed to reduce output more than expected in a meeting with allied producers, while industry figures showed U.S. ( read original story ...)
Qatar and Saudi Arabia: A Gift of a Different Sort, Maybe | Opinion
In its early stage, and especially if properly appreciated and managed, Saudi/Qatari rapprochement is a gift from the outgoing administration to the incoming one. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Thailand scrambles to contain outbreak; Japan to declare emergency in Tokyo from Saturday
For much of 2020, Thailand had the coronavirus under control. After a strict nationwide lockdown in April and May, the number of new local infections dropped to zero, where they remained for the next ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Thailand to expand virus testing at factories
Authorities in Thailand say they plan to expand coronavirus testing to thousands of factories in a province near Bangkok as they reported 365 new cases around the country and one new death. ( read original story ...)
Thailand scrambles to contain outbreak, secure vaccines | Charlotte Observer
AP For much of 2020, Thailand had the coronavirus under control. After a strict nationwide lockdown in April and May, the number of new local infections dropped to zero, where they remained for the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Thai PM urges people to ‘just stay home’; Singapore will let police access contact-tracing data
Thailand dealing with biggest coronavirus outbreak yet; Singapore will use contact-tracing technology for criminal investigations; South Korea expands ban on social gatherings nationwide ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, UK safeguard $25bn worth of trade in post-Brexit deal
Erdogan describes the accord as ‘the most important trade deal’ since Ankara signed a customs union with the EU in 1995. ( read original story ...)
Japan to declare COVID-19 emergency in Tokyo area from Saturday – Asahi TV
Japan will declare a month-long emergency in Tokyo and surrounding areas to tackle a surge in coronavirus cases from Saturday until Feb. 7, broadcaster Asahi TV reported. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: EU medicines regulator approves Moderna vaccine; Japan’s daily cases hit new record
Moderna is second vaccine to get EU approval; Japan under pressure to impose state of emergency for Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Covid patients in Irish hospitals pass first-wave peak; Japan’s daily cases hit new record
Japan under pressure to impose state of emergency for Tokyo; Irish health officials blame socialising around Christmas for rise in infections ... ( read original story ...)