During the Boun Lai Heua Fai festival, people adorned the city with lanterns, paraded with and later floated large dragon boats and small "boats" made from banana trees carrying flowers, incense and ... ( read original story ...)
Laos expects to maximise electricity generation potential
A new transmission line firm that Lao and Chinese enterprises have jointly agreed to establish is expected to maximize Laos' electricity generation potential. ( read original story ...)
Laos: End of Buddhist lent culminates in colourful celebrations
Buddhists across the country spent two days taking part in colourful festivities to mark the end of Buddhism lent or Ork Phan Sa which concluded the three-month traditional rain retreat observed by ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam, Laos strengthen cooperation for 2021-2030 period
Vietnam and Laos have reached agreements on a number of issues to promote bilateral cooperation during the 2021-2030 period.Officials from both sides gathered at a recent meeting discussing the develo ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands attend Hasidic rabbi’s funeral in Israel, leading to clashes with police
The clashes at the funeral came a day after reported violence between police and Haredi Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem neighborhoods. ( read original story ...)
Saudi former intel chief slams Palestinian leadership’s criticism of UAE-Israel deal
"There is something that successive Palestinian leadership historically share in common: they always bet on the losing side, and that comes at a price." ... ( read original story ...)
House bill would reinforce Israel’s ‘qualitative military edge’
Legislation was introduced in the U.S. House which essentially guarantees Israel's qualitative military edge over Middle East countries, said members of Congress sponsoring the bill. ( read original story ...)
Israel must partner with US in the great power competition with China
Amid China’s race to overcome American regional and global dominance, there have been growing concerns in Washington over Beijing’s access to Israeli technologies. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Coronavirus Lockdown Fuels Protests, Violence and Confusion
Last month, the country became the first to reimpose nationwide measures. But the decision has led to chaotic scenes and criticism of how its fragile coalition is handling the crisis. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s second coronavirus lockdown is fraying nerves, amid protests, confusion and violence.
Israel was the first country to enter a second national coronavirus lockdown, but with new daily cases of the coronavirus reaching up to 9,000 recently, and with public trust in the government ... ( read original story ...)