Qatar announced on Thursday a series of high-profile investments in Turkey, its biggest ally in a years-long rift with Gulf heavyweights Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, including the ... ( read original story ...)
Armenian Parliament refuses to lift martial law in country
The Armenian parliament refused to lift the martial law in the country at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday a Sputnik correspondent reported ... ( read original story ...)
In Georgia, Republicans juggle Biden win and Trump loyalties
Twin Georgia Senate runoffs have Republicans in a quandary. They could admit President Donald Trump lost his re-election bid and turn all attention to salvaging a Senate majority to counter ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia mom who thew homecoming bash for 250 teens compares wearing masks to child abuse
A Georgia mom is under fire for hosting hundreds of teens in a massive homecoming party where few virus precautions were in place. The pandemic-defying extravaganza in the Atlanta suburb of McDonough ... ( read original story ...)
Drunk Indian expat arrested at Kuwait International Airport
An Indian expatriate who had gone to Kuwait International Airport to board a scheduled flight home ended up in custody for being a drunk, a Kuwaiti newspaper has reported. While finalising his ... ( read original story ...)
No recognition of Israel till Palestine’s just settlement: FO
Pakistan on Thursday reiterated that there could be no recognition of Israel until a just settlement of Palestine dispute, rubbishing the speculations on the issue. “Let me reiterate that there is no ... ( read original story ...)
Oman’s banking credit ticks up to $68.5bln in September
Total outstanding credit extended by conventional and Islamic banks in the Sultanate (together known as other depository corporations or ODCs) grew 2.1 per cent to RO 26.4 billion by September 30, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Media Festival Finds Opportunities in Pandemic Crisis
Storytellers from Asia have demonstrated resilience and creativity amid the disruptions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. From Nov. 26 to Dec. 6, they are gathering — physically or virtually ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Finds First Local Covid-19 Case After Nearly Two Weeks
Singapore confirmed its first case of locally transmitted Covid-19 in almost two weeks, the country’s Ministry of Health said in a statement. ( read original story ...)
Görlach Global: Will Singapore or Taiwan replace Hong Kong as Asia’s financial hub?
If Hong Kong ends up being just another Chinese megacity it will lose its role as a leading financial center. Alexander Görlach looks at whether Taiwan or Singapore could serve as alternatives. ( read original story ...)