According to the Overseas Chinese Service Centre in Bishkek, he had lived in Kyrgyzstan for over 20 years and genuinely believed that the hub was a win-win for both the Central Asian nation and China. ( read original story ...)
High-level US delegation heading to UAE, Bahran, Israel for historic business summit
Following this, the delegation will head to Abu Dhabi, where Mnuchin will participate in the first Abraham Accords Business Summit. “The US and Israeli delegations will return to Israel on the ... ( read original story ...)
Global Covid surge, Thai protests add to risk
Global stocks remain shaky, subdued by fears that a rapid rise in new Covid-19 infections may prompt governments to tighten social restrictions. The US presidential election campaign and troubled ... ( read original story ...)
Online retailers gear up for doorstep delivery as Bangladesh braces for COVID-19 winter wave
The internet became a destination of choice for grocery shopping during the coronavirus-forced lockdown a few months ago. With the shutdown well behind them, scores of people in Bangladesh still ... ( read original story ...)
Mnuchin to Lead U.S. Delegation to Israel, Bahrain, UAE Oct. 17-20
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will lead a U.S. delegation traveling to Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on Oct. 17-20, the Treasury Department said in a statement on Friday. The visit ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: UAE reports 1,412 new cases, foreign minister receives vaccine
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 1,412 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, taking the total number of infections detected in the country to 112,849. According to the ministry, ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan at war: Reporter’s journal
The BBC has been covering the bloodshed over the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh from both sides - in Azerbaijan and in Armenia. BBC International Correspondent Orla Guerin, producer Zeynep Erdim ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan, Armenia trade accusations on Caucasus conflict
Azerbaijani authorities on Friday accused Armenia of expanding the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh by shelling a different region in Azerbaijan, a claim rejected by Armenian officials. Armenia, in turn ... ( read original story ...)
Lady Gaga, Michael B. Jordan, more celebs creatively promote voter registration for 2020 election
Celebrities have been using interesting tactics to get their fans and followers to register to vote – and it's working. ( read original story ...)
Michael B. Jordan to Produce ‘Static Shock’ Movie
Michael B. Jordan will produce “Static Shock,” a movie adaptation of the comic book unveiled by Reginald Hudlin during August’s DC FanDome. Jordan revealed on Friday that he will ... ( read original story ...)