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 ...)
Singapore tightens border control on travelers from Finland, Turkey
Singapore will tighten the border control measures on travelers from Finland and Turkey, requiring them to serve 14-day isolation at dedicated facilities upon arrival in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Film Festival Serves Up Strong and Diverse Local Cinema Slate
As is customary, the local fare on offer at the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is linguistically and thematically diverse, reflecting the nature of the island city-state. The ... ( read original story ...)
Low-cost carrier FlyDubai begins Israel flights after deal
The low-cost carrier FlyDubai has begun regular flights to Tel Aviv, the latest sign of the normalization deal taking hold between the United Arab Emirates and Israel ... ( read original story ...)