Authorities in Turkmenistan, where no coronavirus cases have been officially reported, have tightened controls over mandatory mask wearing, carrying out raids in organizations, companies, and schools, ... ( read original story ...)
These Nine Countries Have Not Reported a Single COVID Case
They consist of mostly island nations in the Oceania region, including several in Polynesia and Micronesia, as well as the Asian countries of North Korea and Turkmenistan. Many of these currently ... ( read original story ...)
American Sanctions Target Major Hizbullah Ally in Lebanon
Washington imposed sanctions on former Lebanese foreign minister Gebran Bassil, leader of the country’s largest Christian political bloc and son-in-law of President Michel Aoun. The US is accusing ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Hezbollah Leader: Glad About Trump’s ‘Humiliating Downfall’
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Wednesday he was pleased about "the humiliating downfall" of U.S. President Donald Trump but urged regional allies to be on alert for any U.S. or Israeli ... ( read original story ...)
With more than $1 million already being spent, you can’t escape ‘Mask Up Lebanon’ campaign
Lebanon County Commissioners still have nearly $2 million to spend to meet their obligations for a massive "Mask Up" campaign. And they need to spend that money before the end of the year. In ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan’s Acting President Signs Amendments To Election Law
Kyrgyzstan's acting President Sadyr Japarov has signed amendments changing the law on elections that lower the threshold for political parties to enter parliament from 7 percent to 3 percent, while ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam, Laos hope to reopen mainland border gates and resume commercial flights soon
VNA Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc held phone talks with his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith on November 10 to discuss bilateral ties and regional cooperation ahead of the 37th ASEAN Summit. PM ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Horovitz, Playwright Felled by Allegations of Abuse, Dies at 81
Mr. Horovitz found success Off Broadway, working with actors who later became household names. But his career was tarnished when women came forward to describe a pattern of sexual misconduct and ... ( read original story ...)
Netanyahu Said Trump Was Israel’s ‘Greatest Friend.’ How Will He Cope with Biden in the White House?
US Vice President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give joint statements to press in the prime minister's office in Jerusalem on March 9, 2016. Credit - Debbie Hill—AFP/ On Nov ... ( read original story ...)
Democrat policy aside, Joe Biden is ‘good for Jews, Israel’ – opinion
Nevertheless, the Democrats’ approach toward resolving conflicts in our region differs from that of the Likud and the government bloc it leads. ( read original story ...)