Dawood said corona epidemic had caused many problems across the globe but compared to other countries, Pakistan's exports had declined by only six percent. ( read original story ...)
UK unveils new special visa for Hong Kong’s BNO holders
However, Ms Patel said on Wednesday that the offer meant the UK was "keeping our promise" to Hong Kong residents "to uphold their freedoms". What are the conditions to get the spe ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says threat of military clash with China is ‘on the rise’
Relations took another sharp turn Wednesday after the State Department said it ordered China to close its consulate in Houston. Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper said this week the United States would ... ( read original story ...)
Day after SECDEF expressed support for Taiwan, island nation says China stepping up threats
A day after Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the U.S. remains steadfast in its support of Taiwan, that nation’s foreign minister said China appears to be a stepping up of its threat to use force to ... ( read original story ...)
Will discuss all disputed areas with China: Bhutan
A day after China repeated its claims over Eastern Bhutan, Bhutan issued a rare statement, asserting that “all disputed areas” will be discussed when the Bhutan-China boundary talks, which have not ... ( read original story ...)
Holidays to Cyprus hotspot ‘written off’ this summer as region faces COVID-19 devastation
HOLIDAYS to one of Cyprus' main tourist hotspots face devastation in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with officials in the nation deeming summer 2020 "written off". Can Britons still visit? ( read original story ...)
WFP Timor-Leste Country Brief, June 2020
The Government of Timor-Leste lifted the State of Emergency on 26 June, 2020, but the public is still required to observe the COVID-19 health protocols issued by the World Health Organization (WHO ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain gets its first drive-in cinema
Cairo: The first drive-in cinema in Bahrain has been launched months after ordinary theatres were closed due to an outbreak of the new coronavirus, Bahraini media said Wednesday. The entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
Amcham Bahrain says 10-year visa is good for business
On behalf of the AmCham Bahrain Board of Directors, we thank the governments of Bahrain and the United States for their good work to further the close ties that have long been enjoyed between our two ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Bahrain scraps prior entry permission
The move has taken effect from Wednesday, Al Watan newspaper said, citing Bahrain’s Nationality, Passports and Residency Affairs Department. “This decision applies only to holders of valid ... ( read original story ...)