President Michel Aoun said on Saturday that Lebanon would seek evidence and documents from the United States that led Washington to impose sanctions on Gebran Bassil, a prominent Christian politician ... ( read original story ...)
Laos posts over 7,600 dengue fever infections
Laos has so far recorded a total of 7,612 cases of dengue fever across the country since January, according to the country's Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)
Indian Amb. to Israel gives tips to Israeli companies wishing to expand
"Given India’s continental size, one size doesn’t fit all. depending on the product, there can be a huge variation in consumer behavior and expectations and, thus, require different business models" ... ( read original story ...)
UAE announces relaxing of Islamic laws for personal freedoms
The United Arab Emirates has announced a major overhaul of the country’s Islamic personal laws, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening alcohol restrictions and criminalizing so-called ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Legal Overhaul Could Decriminalize Alcohol, Cohabitation
The United Arab Emirates plans to decriminalize “actions that don’t harm others,” potentially ending punishments for alcohol consumption or cohabitation by unwed couples in the expatriate-dominated ... ( read original story ...)
US Syria envoy Jeffrey may leave post, concerns grow over US Syria role
James Jeffrey failed to stop the Turkish invasion of October 2019 and was seen as pro-Ankara, now questions remain about whether the US role in eastern Syria can protect Kurds and minorities. ( read original story ...)
North Korea Tells Its People to Stop Smoking. But What About Kim Jong-un?
The country is expanding a national campaign against the habit, even as state news media continues to show Mr. Kim puffing away on the subway, at schools and at children’s hospitals. ( read original story ...)
Nepal-India problems will be resolved through dialogue, PM Oli tells Army chief Naravane
Indian Army chief MM Naravane is on the first high-level visit to Kathmandu since bilateral ties came under strain over Nepal's new map marking Uttarakhand areas under its territory. ( read original story ...)
This Ancient Yemen city, which survived wars, is at risk of environmental damage
The historic city of Chibam - thought to be home to the oldest skyscraper in the world - is now at risk of collapse due to torrential rains. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Imposes Restrictions in Most States as Cases Jump
Malaysia imposed a monthlong conditional movement order in most states as the number of daily coronavirus cases hit a record on Friday. ( read original story ...)