The retired major general once in charge of procurement for Taiwan's defense ministry also suggested the country could be undermanned in the event of a cross-strait conflict. ( read original story ...)
5.7-magnitude quake hits 295 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste — USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted 295 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste at 03:43:20 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 181.21 km, was initially ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 179 Covid-19 cases, 354 recoveries
The Bahrain health ministry has reported 179 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 354 recoveries.Of the new cases, 51 were among expatriate workers, 118 were contacts of active cases, and ... ( read original story ...)
UAE, Bahrain officials express support for Trump amid MidEast concerns
"We hope for Trump's victory, but we are also preparing for the possibility of a new president entering the Oval Office in the White House." ... ( read original story ...)
UAE, Bahrain hope for Trump victory
Arab officials say a Biden victory could make Gulf States considering normalization with Israel take a step back. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Kuwait loses over 100 million dinars due to airport closure
Those that are looking to return to Kuwait have been travelling to neighbouring countries and quarantining for 14 days before entering Kuwait. Al Kharafi explained that those that ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait lost $327.6mln for banning expats from 34 countries to fly in directly
Passengers from banned countries had to spend 14 days into non banned countries and were allowed to enter Kuwait ... ( read original story ...)
What US election 2020 means for Kuwait
The US government’s attitude towards Kuwait will remain fairly stable, regardless of who wins. That said, the two candidates have a different approach to foreign policy. Pres ... ( read original story ...)
Oman climbs 11 places in artificial intelligence readiness index 2020
Oman has advanced 11 places in the Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index 2020 issued by the UK-based Oxford Insights, local media reported. The Sultanate has bagged the 48th place at the ... ( read original story ...)
Oman: Transit travellers to pay fee from January
Muscat: Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology issued amendments to the Civil Aviation Regulations adding a fee of RO 3 ($7.8) for each transit passenger. ( read original story ...)