The Laos National Taskforce Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control said on Monday that it has been monitoring 2,709 people across the country amid Covid-19 concerns. ( read original story ...)
Chinese hydroelectric investments in Central Asia: A snapshot
This strategy is acceptable to all, while not overtly aiding Washington’s efforts to link Central Asian energy to development in South Asia. Any upstream Chinese assistance is multilateral, as the ... ( read original story ...)
Megafon Tajikistan opens new shop in Bokhtar
Operator Megafon Tajikistan has opened a new shop in the city of Bokhtar, in the Khatlon region. The operator has launched its first retail store there under its new envronment-focused style. Similar ... ( read original story ...)
First direct Israel-UAE flight sets stage for normalizing ties
Israel and the UAE have agreed to work toward normalization, making UAE the third Arab nation to have full relations with Israel, after Egypt and Jordan. The Trump administration sees the deal as a ... ( read original story ...)
What they said: ‘historic’ Israel to UAE flight
Israel and the UAE made history on Monday when an El Al jet flew from the Jewish state to Abu Dhabi, the first time an Israeli commercial flight made the journey. ( read original story ...)
Israeli business seeks new chapter in UAE trade after historic deal
The first time we did this, they brought out the champagne,” said one traveller who visited this year to hawk an array of cyber-surveillance software from at least six Israeli manufacturers. On Monday ... ( read original story ...)
For Jordan McNair’s dad, an advocate for athlete safety, the coronavirus sparks familiar concerns
Jordan McNair, a 19-year-old offensive lineman, suffered exertional heatstroke at a Maryland football workout in 2018 and died two weeks later. His father, Marty, now says his son the “poster boy for ... ( read original story ...)
Michael B. Jordan Is ‘Struggling’ and ‘Beyond Sad’ Following Chadwick Boseman’s Death
Michael B. Jordan is having a difficult time following the tragic death of his friend and co-star, Chadwick Boseman. ( read original story ...)
Craig Hodges: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson nixed ‘extreme’ idea of Rodney King protest during NBA Finals
Craig Hodges was on the Chicago Bulls during the 1991 NBA Finals months after White Los Angeles police officers were caught beating Rodney King. ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan cuts oil supplies to China amid OPEC+ deal -sources
Kazakhstan sharply cut shipments of oil to China in July and August as it reduced output under the global producers' pact and because of their low profitability compared with westward shipments ... ( read original story ...)