Vietnam's latest surge, which started July 25, ended a 99-day streak of no new cases. The country has said it can't handle a mass outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Naseem Shah gives Misbah-ul-Haq confidence for England series
The head coach believes the 17-year-old prospect is a ‘complete bowler’ and is pleased with his team’s preparations for the Test series ... ( read original story ...)
‘Unsung’ Woakes eager to keep England place against Pakistan
Chris Woakes is happy to be an unsung hero but the England paceman says he is as keen as any of his more high-profile colleagues to play in the first Test against Pakistan on Wednesday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan says mediation between Saudi and Iran going slowly
Pakistan's U.S.-requested mediation efforts between Gulf rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran have been making slow progress, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan key ministers visit Kashmir border ahead of Aug. 5
Foreign minister, defense minister, national security advisor visit Chirikot forward post at de facto border with India - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
England vs Pakistan: Shahid Afridi says even a draw Test series will be equal to winning
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said that he has high hopes from the Pakistan team touring England but even a draw Test series will be equal to winning. ( read original story ...)
Why Investors Keep Losing Money Betting Against the Hong Kong Dollar Peg
For years, macro hedge fund managers have been stalking the Hong Kong dollar. Since 1983, the currency has been pegged at around 7.75 per U.S. dollar, and it basically has never budged from that. But ... ( read original story ...)
Spotlight: Moody’s latest downgrade to prevent Lebanon’s access to int’l markets: experts
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Lebanon's issuer rating to C from Ca. The C rating reflects Moody's assessment that the losses incurred by bondholders through Lebanon's current default are ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Is Exhausted
The myth of their resilience helped the Lebanese function despite a miserably corrupt and inept state. No longer. ( read original story ...)
Join top economist to learn how Israel can crawl out of COVID financial crisis
Trajtenberg will be presented to Times of Israel Community members this Wednesday, August 5, at 1 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Israel. If you’ve not yet joined the ToI Community, you can sign up here . ( read original story ...)