While the Shin Bet and IDF report between 1,300 and 1,400 attacks in 2019, the US Department of State reported only 101. ( read original story ...)
What to make of the growing chasm between Israel and the diaspora?
Imparting Jewish literacy is the primary responsibility of each diaspora community, yet the Israeli government also has a critical role to play. ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s ‘hidden’ Angkor Wat
After hiding his identity, burying his work in the forest and narrowly escaping death, a Cambodian architect built a masterpiece inspired by Angkor Wat. ( read original story ...)
Cambodia collects US$2.95bil in taxes in H1, down 1.6%
PHNOM PENH, July 16 (Xinhua): Cambodia collected US$2.95 billion from all sources of taxes in the first half of 2020, down 1.6 per cent from US$3 billion over the same period last year, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia reports 5 new COVID-19 cases including 2 U.S. diplomats
PHNOM PENH, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia on Friday confirmed five new COVID-19 cases including two U.S. diplomats, raising the total number of infections in the kingdom to 171, according to the Health ... ( read original story ...)
Shamima Begum, Who Joined ISIS in Syria, Can Return to U.K., Court Says
Ms. Begum, now 20, left London in 2015 and was stripped of her British citizenship. Since stranded in a refugee camp, she may be allowed home to appeal the decision. ( read original story ...)
Deadly monsoon rains have killed 221 in India, Bangladesh and Nepal in past month
More than 1 million people have been marooned and hundreds of thousands have fled their homes for higher ground. ( read original story ...)
Shorter Is Better Is Mantra for Malaysia Bonds as Deficit Widens
While accommodative policy will directly bolster shorter maturities, investors should be wary about longer tenors though due to the widening budget deficit. The rising tide of overall interest can be ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan is offering tourists $4500 for those who get COVID-19 during their visit, despite nationwide lockdown
Uzbekistan, a popular holiday spot in Central Asia, is offering a NZ$4500 payout to visitors who contract COVID-19 while visiting the country. This is despite announcing a nationwide lockdown from ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian coal plant taints South Korea’s green pledge
Indonesian fisherman Ramidin says he used to catch stingray by paddling just off the shore of his village, but as a giant coal power complex nearby has expanded over the last three decades, he has had ... ( read original story ...)