Kuwait on Saturday reported 646 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths, raising the tally of infections to 84,224 and the death toll to 528, the Health Ministry said in a statement. Currently, 7,703 ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh seeks UK’s GSP facility until 2030
We want post-Brexit UK to continue its GSP, allowing zero-tariff access of Bangladeshi products to its markets until 2030,' Bangladesh High Commissioner to UK Saida Muna Tasneem says ... ( read original story ...)
HOW DID PAKISTAN AVERT DISASTER?
It was in those days that a study was released by the Imperial College of London, which projected that Pakistan could see up to 2.2 million fatalities by end June if the trend continued without any ... ( read original story ...)
Sami Tamimi’s “Falastin” Is an Ode to the Complex Food and History of Palestine
As the occupation grinds on, Palestinians “live a harsh reality, but it’s not stopping them from living their life,” says chef Sami Tamimi, who was born and raised on Jerusalem’s Arab east side. “They ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rains, floods claim 39 lives in Pakistan
The met office said on Thursday that the rainfall in the month of August had broken an 89-year-old record.Incessant rains in Karachi since early morning left life and all business activities paralysed ... ( read original story ...)
Jokowi’s economic reboot stumbles on factories shut by Covid-19 outbreaks in Indonesia
Indonesia's efforts to revive the economy took a stumble as coronavirus outbreaks forced factories in one of its biggest manufacturing hubs to shut.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UAE scraps Israel economic boycott after US-brokered deal
UAE ruler issues decree ending Israel boycott, allowing Israelis and Israeli firms to do business in the Arab country. ( read original story ...)
UAE cancels Israel boycott, allows economic agreements – state news agency
UAE deal awaits negotiations on details such as opening embassies, trade and travel links before it is officially signed. ( read original story ...)
UAE ends boycott of Israel, permits economic and financial deals
UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a decree canceling a law on boycotting Israel and allowing trade and financial agreements between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
Eyebrows raised over India’s ease of doing business ranking by World Bank
In the recent World Bank’s ease of doing business 2020 report, the country jumped to 63rd position, among 190 nations. ( read original story ...)