Announcing a $100 million partnership with the UAE's Al Naboodah’s Phoenix is just the beginning, according to Israel-based OurCrowd CEO and Founder Jonathan Medved. “The sand curtain that existed ... ( read original story ...)
UAE coronavirus: Around 1,200 new cases, four new COVID-19 deaths
There were 1,205 new coronavirus cases, 791 recoveries and four virus-related deaths in the United Arab Emirates, the country’s health ministry announced on Sunday. There were 110,952 tests conducted ... ( read original story ...)
Brave young dreams: improving employment prospects for young people in Cambodia
Young people in Cambodia face high levels of unemployment and there’s stiff competition for jobs. Klahan9 (which means “brave”) is an innovative multimedia initiative to help young people improve ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka reports a record nine coronavirus deaths in a day
Sri Lanka today reported a record nine coronavirus deaths in a day, taking the total number of deaths to 83. The Government Information Department said that one victim ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia and Human Rights Activists Fight Over Kingdom’s Image at G-20
As the summit’s host, the kingdom hopes to showcase its advances, while critics see an opportunity to pounce. But the virtual event will have a lower profile. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia says it seeks a way to end dispute with Qatar
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister says Riyadh is seeking a way to resolve the three-year rift with its Gulf neighbour Qatar. Commenting on the dispute on Saturday, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea Imposes Tighter Virus Rules on Seoul
South Korea says it’ll impose stricter social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area to fight a coronavirus resurgence, as the country registered more than 300 new virus patients for a fifth ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Vows to Crush Any Israeli Attempt to Hit Its ‘Advisory’ Role in Syria
Iran on Sunday vowed to defeat any Israeli attempt to harm its role in Syria, saying the era of "hit and run" attacks by Israel there was over, days after Israel carried out air strikes on Syrian army ... ( read original story ...)
Biden faces a race against the clock for U.S. to rejoin Iran nuclear deal
Iran is anxious to get help for its crippled economy, but Biden must decide whether to lift sanctions imposed by Trump since the 2015 deal was signed. ( read original story ...)
Japan may limit event attendance as COVID-19 cases surge – economy minister
Japan may reimpose attendance limits for sports and other large events to curb a spike in COVID-19 infections, economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)