US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday called on the Vatican to be "serious" in addressing religious persecution in China, on the heels of a visit in which Pope Francis did not meet him. ( read original story ...)
A new version for what Israel needs
The notion that the business of unity is not politically profitable is unacceptable. Traumatized by civil division, a pandemic-stricken Israel is hungrier than ever for innovative leadership. Such ... ( read original story ...)
Chevron’s Purchase Could Unlock Israel’s Natural Gas Bonanza
The oil giant’s takeover of Noble Energy gives it a foothold in an emerging energy hot spot: the eastern Mediterranean Sea. ( read original story ...)
Philippines Teachers Start Call Centre to Help Remote Learners
Worried that remote schooling could become a struggle, a local authority in the Philippines has set up a makeshift call centre staffed by dozens of teachers to make sure students don't fall behind in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Small-Cap Stock Sinks 90%, Fueling Margin Call Speculation
A Hong Kong company whose board includes a brother of former U.S. President George W. Bush plunged suddenly Friday, fueling speculation of a margin call. ( read original story ...)
Steamship Mutual opens up in Cyprus
With the UK set to leave the European Union, Steamship Mutual Europe has set up a new insurance company in Cyprus to service its clients all over Europe and started writing business. ( read original story ...)
QIWI Prices RUB 5 Billion Bonds
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QIWI plc (NASDAQ: QIWI) (MOEX: QIWI) (“QIWI” or the “Company”) announces the pricing of RUB 5 billion unsecured bonds due in 2023 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds were issued by Qiwi ... ( read original story ...)
Ince opens up in Cyprus taking over local firm
International law firm Ince has opened a new maritime-focused office in Limassol, Cyprus, taking over a local firm LG Zambartas which becomes it’s sixth office in Europe. ( read original story ...)
Xinhua Silk Road: 15th Alxa Festival kicks off in N China’s Inner Mongolia
The 15th Alxa Festival kicked off on Oct. 1, 2020 in the Alxa League of north Autonomous Region, attracting many off-road players, enthusiasts and tourists. The festival co-hosted by local government ... ( read original story ...)
Dinosaur Species That Resemble Giant Parrot Discovered! New Species of Two-Fingered, Toothless Animal Fossil Found in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert
Scientists have discovered a new species of two-fingered dinosaur that resembled a giant parrot. Skeleton of the new species were unearthed in Mongolia's Gobi Desert recently. The creatures lived more ... ( read original story ...)