According to the World Bank’s list, as mentioned on weforum.org, Israel, South Korea, and Switzerland lead the world when it comes to the ratio of GDP spent on research and development (R & D). As per ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 and Pakistan’s economy: Way forward-II
Pakistan's fiscal situation has worsened significantly during the second lost decade (2008-18) and the deterioration further accelerated over the last two years (2018-20) owing to the implementation ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan plays paramount role in India-China tensions, says EFSAS
As relations between India and China sour, the role of Bhutan has become paramount with its internal developments having important implications in terms of how these countries position themselves ... ( read original story ...)
EBRD to end mandate in Cyprus at end of 2020 after six years
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday it will end its engagement in Cyprus at the end of this year after completing a six-year mandate in which it invested about ... ( read original story ...)
Murderer jailed for killing ‘peacemaker’ in club row before fleeing to Northern Cyprus
A man who stabbed a young father to death after a row outside nightclub before fleeing to Northern Cyprus has been given a life sentence. Tyla Gopaul, 22, knifed Zakaria Abukar Sharif Ali as the ... ( read original story ...)
F1 drivers to discuss Turkey crane incident with Masi in Bahrain
Formula 1 drivers will discuss the issue of a crane still being out on track during a qualifying session in Turkey with race director Michael Masi in Bahrain this weekend ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain To Open Consulate In Morocco-controlled WSahara
Bahrain will open a consulate in Western Sahara, Morocco said on Thursday, as the North African country steps up a diplomatic push to strengthen its position in the disputed territory. ( read original story ...)
Qatar to buy stake in Istanbul stock exchange
Qatar has agreed to buy a stake in Istanbul’s stock exchange in one of several deals that reaffirm the wealthy Gulf nation’s status as one of Ankara’s most important financial backers at a time when ... ( read original story ...)
‘Feedback Loop’ in Central East Asia Threatens Disturbing Changes to Mongolia’s Climate
A review of weather patterns in inner East Asia over the past 260 years suggests the region is currently caught in a dangerous cycle of heatwaves and droughts that could forever reshape the area, and ... ( read original story ...)
Ban on travellers from Denmark ends but they must still quarantine – as Estonia and Latvia are also taken off travel corridors list (but you can now travel freely form Mongolia)
A number of long-haul destinations with few travellers to the UK have been added to the list, while the travel ban on Denmark has been lifted. +2 The ban on travellers from Denmark has ended but ... ( read original story ...)