Saudi Arabia’s $400 billion sovereign wealth fund will find it tough to repeat its success of recent years when it made its mark globally as a source of cash for asset managers, tech entrepreneurs and ... ( read original story ...)
US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions
The announcement comes as Saudi-American relations remain strained by the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and the kingdom’s ongoing war in Yemen. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan’s first female breakdancer sets sights on Paris Olympics
When 18-year old Manizha Talash joined a small but ardent breakdancing community in Afghanistan a few months ago she was the only woman, but she already aims to represent her country in one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Rashid helps Afghanistan secure Ireland whitewash
A brilliant all-round display from Rashid Khan helped Afghanistan secure a series clean sweep against Ireland on Tuesday with a 36-run victory in the third one-day international at Abu Dhabi.Rashid's ... ( read original story ...)
Bizarre! Start of Afghanistan vs Ireland 3rd ODI delayed due to highway closure
The start of the third ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday witnessed a delay due to bizarre circumstances with fog affecting transportation in Abu ... ( read original story ...)
ACG selects Tejas Networks to build Afghanistan’s high-capacity National Optical Transport Network
Tejas Networks (BSE: 540595) (NSE: TEJASNET) today announced that it has signed a multi-year contract with Asia Consultancy Group (ACG), a leading independent private company providing ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports big jump in COVID-19 cases on outbreaks in Christian schools
South Korean authorities were scrambling on Wednesday to contain coronavirus outbreaks centred around Christian schools as the country reported a jump in infections, dampening hopes of a speedy exit ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea adds 559 cases, highest in 10 days
South Korea has reported 559 new cases of coronavirus infection, its highest daily increase in 10 days, as health workers scramble to slow transmissions at ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers Say North Korean Diplomat Defected to South Korea
South Korean lawmakers say a North Korean diplomat who served as the country’s acting ambassador to Kuwait has defected to the South. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar begins nationwide vaccination drive against coronavirus
Yangon, Jan 27 (IANS) Myanmar on Wednesday launched a Covid-19 vaccination programme across the country. The drive started with the medical staff who are working in the frontline across the country's ... ( read original story ...)