Singapore further eased "circuit breaker" measures on Friday, allowing more businesses to resume including shopping at physical retail stores, as well as dining in at food and beverage outlets. ( read original story ...)
Wolf loosens restrictions in last of counties except Lebanon
Parts of Pennsylvania that were among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic will move next week into the less restrictive “green” zone for reopening businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Torture video triggers calls for action on domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan
A video of a man abusing his wife as she stands with her hands tied behind her back has provoked outrage in Kyrgyzstan, where women's rights campaigners called for urgent reform of domestic violence ... ( read original story ...)
ADB expects economic growth in Azerbaijan in 2021
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19 By Eldar Janashvili – Trend: Azerbaijan's economy will recover and grow in 2021, according to the published Asian Development Outlook Supplement for the next two years, Trend ... ( read original story ...)
Role of Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan relations in process of integration of Turkic Council
Although after the collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, there were disagreements in relations between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan over some issues. these relations have reached the ... ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of Azerbaijan reduces interest rate
By Trend The Board of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has decided to reduce the interest rate from 7.25 percent to seven percent, Trend reports on June 19 referring to CBA. The lower limit of the ... ( read original story ...)
Something’s rotten in North Korea: Why this time is different
A North Korean escalation, perhaps an “October Surprise” for Trump in the form of an ICBM test, could bring back his threats of “fire and fury." ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Coronavirus Scapegoats
Undocumented migrants and refugees are caught in the crossfire of Malaysia’s coronavirus response and a xenophobic backlash. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia coronavirus cases exceed 150,000 – health ministry
The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia exceeded 150,000 on Friday following a rise in new infections over the past 10 days. The Saudi Ministry of Health reported 4,301 new cases on Friday, ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince uses travel restrictions to consolidate power
The formal term in Arabic is mana’a al-safar, or “travel bans.” But the practical effect of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s policy of restricting journeys abroad by what appear to be ... ( read original story ...)